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JMatthes

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What descriptive word choices would make this sentence more interesting?
  The political science professor _________ the concept of alienated labor.
 
  a. lectured about
  b. discussed
  c. explained
  d. droned on about

Question 2

A composition teacher assigns an article in which the author argues for strict laws to prevent
  drivers from using a hand-held cell phone while driving. Which of the following readers
  approaches this article as a believer?
 
  a. Lenn thinks the author is too old to be fair about the situation because older drivers have
  more trouble using a cell phone while driving.
  b. Robyn thinks the author should have used more relevant examples to make the article more
  interesting.
  c. Alex wonders if there are statistics to back up the author's argument that using a cell phone
  while driving has led to more automobile accidents because none are given in the article.
  d. Nermina recalls one of her friends was in an accident because he was texting while driving
  and thinks the author of the article cites compelling research on the dangers of multi-tasking.



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kaillie

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Answer to Question 1

d. droned on about

Answer to Question 2

d. Nermina recalls one of her friends was in an accident because he was texting while
driving and thinks the author of the article cites compelling research on the dangers of multitasking.




JMatthes

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Excellent


ryhom

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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