From a distance, they both look like seals, but once you get up close you can actually see the difference. Seals and sea lions are both fish-loving mammals. Moreover, handy flippers propel them both through the water. But while seals have a tiny opening on the

Read this passage about seals and sea lions and then answer the question that follows:

side of their heads, sea lions have actual earflaps. Furthermore, sea lions use their back flippers like feet to scoot along the beach. On the other hand, seals must wriggle and roll to get ahead. On the whole, when you visit a zoo or theme park, it's the honking, barking, funny sea lion you're likely to find playing to the crowds
for fishy treats, earflaps, and all.



In the passage about seals and sea lions, which transition is used to show contrast?

But


Furthermore


On the whole


Moreover

Answer: on the whole

Explanation:

Nights and Dragons—
From the memoir of author Abigail Prynne
1
I sit at my desk listening to thunder growl outside my window. Flashes of light burst through the darkness, and wind races past my window. The thrilling combination of sight and sound conjures up visions of dragons roaring proudly, breathing fire, and soaring across the midnight sky. Dragons first fascinated me when I was a little girl. They have followed me ever since. The magnificent creatures appeared in storybooks I read in the library, paintings I saw in museums, movies I watched in the theater, and the dreams I had in my sleep. By the time I was thirteen, one question consumed me. I wanted to know if dragons ever existed, so I set out on a quest for facts.
2
As I started my research, I discovered many skeptics. Scientists presented evidence to show why dragons could not—and did not—exist. They explained that it would be impossible for dragons to fly because they would be too big. They laughed at the idea of dragons breathing fire. They pointed out that no other animal has ever done this. They said that if dragons had lived, someone would have found remains somewhere in the world. No bones about it, there were plenty of logical explanations. It would have been easy for me to accept that the only place dragons ever existed was in the imaginations of those who believed.
3
I could have given up, but I thought about my grandmother. She always told me that "people who believe that science is the answer to everything are missing out on everything else." With her words in mind, I searched some more. There were many facts that hinted that dragons may not be fictional. I noticed that cultures across the world all described dragons in similar ways. This was odd because they had no way to communicate with each other. I found dragons mentioned in more than just stories. They appeared in old legal papers, in the travel logs of Marco Polo, and in the Bible. I saw that the Chinese calendar uses a different animal each year. Dragons are included along with eleven real animals. I began to believe it was a real possibility that all of these people were talking about a creature that actually existed.
4
With renewed hope that there was some truth to the legends, I looked for new research. I found that some experts disagreed with popular arguments against dragons. They suggested that a dragon could have four stomachs like a cow. If it created stomach gases like birds, it might create enough to lift itself off the ground. This would give it the ability to fly. If it forced out air when diving toward the earth, it might release gases which could ignite into flame. When the animal died, the stomachs would release strong acids that would dissolve its dead body over time. Biologists backed up these ideas with sketches and models based on known animals. Not everyone agreed with these ideas, but many of the things we accept about dinosaurs and other extinct species started the same way.
5
I doubt we will ever truly know whether dragons existed. There may always be two sides to the fiery debate. Some will say the stories come from active imaginations. Some will believe with all their hearts that the legendary creatures roamed our ancient world. I don't know for certain which side to believe, but the sound and fury of a night like this makes me smile. It rekindles my childhood dreams and keeps the exciting possibility alive.

Which best states the main idea of the text? (5 points)

I have found no proof that dragons ever existed.
I have found some proof that dragons may have existed.
I have always wondered if dragons existed, and I hope they did.
I have not been able to decide if dragons ever existed or not.

who is the more at fault for the conflict: the community or painter lady

He said, "Does Ravi accept the invitation? "

Change into indirect speech without using that.

please explain why "if" came?​

Humans who study nature…

What is matter??? plz answer​

I.A. Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer in each statement below.
1. These are the examples of visual elements graphs, tables, maps, and __________. a. illustrations b. shapes c. lines
2. These are diagrams showing the relation between variable quantities, typically of two variables, each measured along a pair of axes at right angles.
a. illustrations b. graphs c. charts
3. A __________ refers to collection of data showing the spatial arrangement or distribution of something over an area.
a. chart b. map c. table
4. __________ provide a title, short explanation, or description accompanying an illustration or a photograph.
a. map b. table c. captioned graphics
5. __________ show you how numbers have changed over time.
a. line graphs b. bar graphs c. pictograph

Read this sentence from paragraph 8. (Story is: A Birthday Tradition)

As she stared at the tacky outfit, she realized in retrospect how selfish she had been, and her mother’s words returned to her: "Your grandmother won’t be around forever."

Select the phrase from the drop-down menu that has the same meaning as the word retrospect as it is used in paragraph 8.

Justine realizes her selfishness in retrospect because she becomes aware of it
[Choose...]

Choose options are:
- during a conversation
- as she plans
- while feeling bad
- when thinking

(SNOG PLEASE HELP WITH THIS QUESTION AND THANKS)

When are two people most likely to have a reconciliation?

1) before going to the gym

2) during a meal

3) while planning a vacation

4) after a disagreement

simple pastttttttttt

Which two sentences from the story’s introduction best support your answer to part A in once upon a time

"Once Upon a Time" and "The Man in the Well". Both stories depicted situations where fear compelled people to take certain actions. Write a literary analysis demonstrating how both authors used imagery to convey the common theme of fear. Use evidence to support (please help)

What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence? A fun rainy day activity is solving puzzles.

Read the excerpt from "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry. What is the tone of the opening passage? One dollar and eighty-seven cents. That was all. And sixty cents of it was in pennies. Pennies saved one and two at a time by bulldozing the grocer and the vegetable man and the butcher until one's cheeks burned with the silent imputation of parsimony that such close dealing implied. Three times Della counted it. One dollar and eighty- seven cents. And the next day would be Christmas. There was clearly nothing to do but flop down on the shabby little couch and howl. So Della did it. Which instigates the moral reflection that life is made up of sobs, sniffles, and smiles, with sniffles predominating. While the mistress of the home is gradually subsiding from the first stage to the second, take a look at the home. A furnished flat at $8 per week. It did not exactly beggar description, but it certainly had that word on the lookout for the mendicancy squad. In the vestibule below was a letter-box into which no letter would go, and an electric button from which no mortal finger could coax a ring. Also appertaining thereunto was a card bearing the name "Mr. James Dillingham Young. " The "Dillingham" had been flung to the breeze during a former period of prosperity when its possessor was being paid $30 per week. Now, when the income was shrunk to $20, though, they were thinking seriously of contracting to a modest and unassuming D. But whenever Mr. James Dillingham Young came home and reached his flat above he was called "Jim" and greatly hugged by Mrs. James Dillingham Young, already introduced to you as Della. Which is all very good. A. dissatisfied B. humorous C. sarcastic D. unhappy

Which of the following lines of dialogue reveals the most about the speaker?
O A. "Nice to see you again, take care."
O B. "Give me a break for once."
O C. "Can you tell me what time it is?"
O D. "Good afternoon, how are you?"
SUBMIT

Write a short story that begins with this sentence: When the two ghosts appeared in my room, I was too shocked to move.

write 5 sentences about uses and importance of the different methods of saparating mixture in our daily lives 1___________________________ ___________________________ 2___________________________ 3____________________________ 4___________________________ 5____________________________​

how can i get my ela grade up on pupil path?

____________ are often a cost-effective fraud discovery tool that can be helpful when identifying fraud.

The author states that college will become more and more a necessity becauseQuestion 12 options:the economy in the United States is becoming global.there will be fewer jobs in the future.higher incomes will be required in the future.jobs are becoming more complex and technologically sophistic

I will give you brainlist
What are the signs of being in an abusive relationship?

Question 5 options:

Isolation


Physical abuse


Verbal abuse


all the above

Question 2

meeting each other's needs are important for long-term success. What specific needs does the unit mention?



emotional needs


mental needs


social needs


all the above are true

I would of told you sooner, but I had to call my mom first. What is wrong with that sentence?

Hello. Please help me with my homework. Write a story about a lonely girlie who adored helping others.
Target Writing Level: Advanced
Thanks in advance. No spam allowed.

in the novel "A happy mirror" what symbolize the mirror?

Evaluating reasoning quick check

‼️These are the right answers ‼️

1 a sound argument is sensible and valid

2 sound reasons are grounded in fact

3 examining your emotional response

4 the background music

5 leashed digs are less likely to bother other dogs and humans

Which of the following causes muscles to react most quickly?
A. clear instructions
B. multisensory input
C. uni-sensory input.
D. loud noises
answer correct pls

Find the number that makes the ratio equivalent to 4:6. 48: ​

In our own age, filmmakers have taken different approaches to

some of the same issues and goals that Shakespeare did in that

women and men could rediscover a connection to each other as

equals, how humanity is threatening and fundamentally

changing peaceful life on planet earth, and what some possible

solutions to gangs might be.

As you watch WALL-E, ask yourself what approach the filmmaker

is taking to the question of humanity's connection to/loss of

connection to each other and to planet earth, as well as its

impact our future. What does each film foreground (causes,

effects, dangers, values, meaning, hope/despair, etc.)? What do

you think is more or less effective and why? And finally, do you

personally have person (locally or far away) that anchors or

connects you to the another culture? Who is it and how does this

person do this? Why is this person important to you?

Write a comedy Narrative structure please

Look at these prefixes. Identify the meaning of each prefix, and then write a word of your own using each prefix. Click SUBMIT when you are done.

out de pre under

1 point
Rifka was courageous, and she saved her family. Is the verb "was" regular
or irregular?
regular
irregular
present
present participle
past
past participle