Carmody was a lithe, tanned man with dark alert eyes and a quiet, self-assured voice. (“My Brother’s Keeper")

Question

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Answer 1

One possible interpretation is that Carmody is physically fit and has a tan complexion, suggesting that he spends a lot of time outdoors. His dark, alert eyes imply that he is attentive and observant. Additionally, his quiet, self-assured voice suggests that he is confident and calm in his demeanor. Overall, Carmody's physical attributes and demeanor create a picture of a confident and capable individual.

Answer 2

Carmody was a lithe, tanned man with dark alert eyes and a quiet, self-assured voice. (“My Brother’s Keeper")
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Responses

handsome
handsome

graceful
graceful

towering
towering

Answer 3

While the additional responses of "handsome" and "towering" are possible interpretations of Carmody's appearance based on the given description, there is no explicit mention of these qualities in the text. It's important to stick to what is directly stated in the description provided. As for "graceful," the term "lithe" does suggest a certain degree of gracefulness in Carmody's movements.

Answer 4

Identify the choice that best describes the underlined word.

Carlos wrote a report about modern foods for his social studies class.
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Responses

common noun
common noun

proper noun
proper noun

compound noun
compound noun

collective noun
collective noun
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Answer 5

The best choice that describes "social studies" is a compound noun.

Answer 6

Carmody was a lithe, tanned man with dark alert eyes and a quiet, self-assured voice. (“My Brother’s Keeper")

handsome

graceful

towering

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