Using context clues, determine the meaning of rough in this sentence: “This particular painting was rough, but anyone could tell it was Raul. A self-portrait. He’ll probably hang it in class" (Grimes 2).

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Group of answer choices

Unpolished

Course

Ugly

Rugged

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Question 31 pts
Gerunds
A verbal is a word that is formed from a verb but is used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. A gerund is one kind of verbal—specifically, a verb form ending in -ing that is used as a noun. In the following sentence, identify which word serves as the gerund:

"All our school’s art classes began planning an art show."

Group of answer choices

show

school's

classes

planning

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Question 41 pts
How does Devon react when he sees Janelle in the library?
Group of answer choices

He tries to hide under his table.

He worries that she will tease him for reading.

He is annoyed that someone from his class is there with him.

He is suspicious of her reason for waving at him.

Answer 1

For the first question regarding the meaning of "rough" in the context of the sentence provided, the best choice is Unpolished. The sentence indicates that while the painting may not have been refined or smooth, it is nonetheless recognizable as Raul's work, suggesting a lack of polish rather than any negative connotations like ugliness or ruggedness.

For the second question, regarding the gerund in the sentence "All our school’s art classes began planning an art show," the word that serves as the gerund is planning. It is the verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in the context of the sentence, indicating what the art classes began doing.

For the third question about how Devon reacts when he sees Janelle in the library, the best choice is He worries that she will tease him for reading. This response indicates his apprehension about her presence and what it might mean for him.