A Three-Point Turn Chapter 1 "You know, hardly anyone ever needs to do a three-point turn anymore," said Justin, trying to help Becky calm down. "Oh, so it's not a useful skill AND I am probably going to fail the driving test because I can't do it anyway," Becky said, raising her voice for emphasis. "That should make me feel like a million bucks when I flunk." Justin was riding with Becky so she could take her driving test. He had volunteered for the job because he thought she would be less nervous with him than with their mom, but so far, he wasn't sure he was making any difference. "Slow down, your turn is coming up here," he said, looking ahead. "I know, I know," she replied, "I've been here before remember—the last time I flunked." Justin was pretty sure if he had let her miss the turn, things would only have deteriorated further, but he wasn't sure he was fond of being the scapegoat for Becky's anxiety. "Listen, you need to take a few deep breaths," he said, hoping he could help her at least relax a bit. "Being nervous won't help you with the three-point turn or anything else you have to do. Hey, did you just take that turn without your turn signal on?" This was going to be harder than he thought. "Stop yelling at me," Becky replied, clearly frustrated, "I can't concentrate." "Look, you need to stop and get yourself together here," Justin started. "It is not just about passing the driving test. I don't want to get in an accident, so pull into that parking lot." Becky drove into the office building's parking lot where Justin was pointing. Justin knew they were less than a mile from the licensing office, and if she continued in this condition, he'd be having this same discussion three months from now when she tried the test again for the third time. "You need to get a grip," he started after she put the car in park, "because you have studied and practiced driving all year. You know this stuff inside and out, backwards and forwards. What are you so nervous about?" "I don't know, I don't know," Becky wailed, resting her head on the steering wheel. "I just get so tired of failing." Listening quietly as Becky sobbed, Justin realized this was about much more than a driving test. He also knew if he didn't find a way to help Becky things would just get worse. Chapter 2 Justin took a deep breath and collected his thoughts. Becky was an unbelievably consistent straight-A student. It was Justin who got the bad grades in school, and Justin who had to repeat every math class he'd ever taken. It was Justin who wished he could get the grades Becky got. Some things came easier for Justin: He was athletic, handy with tools, and good at making the best of whatever life threw at him. Mom called him her "lemons into lemonade" kid. But for the most part, Becky succeeded easily, whereas Justin had to work and work to just get a passing grade. Rather than having Becky catalogue all the things she supposedly "failed" at, Justin decided to try an alternative approach, one that wouldn't remind him of all the ways he had failed. "Okay, Becky, let's assume for a moment you fail this test again. What is the worst thing that could happen?" he asked. "I would be the oldest kid at school without a license and be humiliated," she replied. Justin thought he heard a bit of panic in her voice but continued with his plan. "Yes, but won't we still have to drive to school together for at least one more year anyway?" he asked. "Yes, but..." she started. "And who will know, if you don't tell anyone except your friends, that you don't have your license? You know Mom can't afford another car just for you, right?" "Yes," she said quietly. "So what difference does it make, really," he said. "Another three months to wait in the grand scheme of your life doesn't seem like all that long, right?" "I suppose not," she said. Justin could tell she was breathing more slowly now. "Besides," he said, "I would miss all the practice driving with you," and for good measure he reached over and pinched her arm. "Ow," she said, hitting back at him, "that hurt." "So let's go do this, okay? "Okay," she said. Becky cranked up the car, backed slowly out of the parking spot and drove up to the parking lot's exit. Justin noticed, as they waited for the traffic to clear, that she had remembered the turn signal. Read this line from Chapter 1: "Stop yelling at me," Becky replied, clearly frustrated, "I can't concentrate." What is a synonym for concentrate? Focus Listen Mind Obsess

Answer:

Focus.

Explanation:

In the short story, Becky is attempting to make a perfect turn in an intersection. Justin is talking to her, trying to calm her down, but she needs concentration, or to be focused, to make the turn. No other word choice would have fit in.

Answer:

The synonym for concentrate in the sentence "I can't concentrate" would be Focus.

Explanation:

When someone is talking to you while you're doing something they are distracting you. When being distracted it is harder for you to focus on what you are doing.

Which would affect the pace of a story?

A).Connotative diction
B).Short, choppy sentences
C).Shifting point of view
D).Use of first person narrator

Which of these inferences is best supported by the following paragraph? “If then we prefer to meet danger with a light heart but without laborious training, and with a courage which is gained by habit and not enforced by law, are we not greatly the better for it? Since we do not anticipate the pain, although, when the hour comes, we can be as brave as those who never allow themselves to rest; thus our city is equally admirable in peace and in war. For we are lovers of the beautiful in our tastes and our strength lies, in our opinion, not in deliberation and discussion, but that knowledge which is gained by discussion preparatory to action. For we have a peculiar power of thinking before we act, and of acting, too, whereas other men are courageous from ignorance but hesitate upon reflection. And they are surely to be esteemed the bravest spirits who, having the clearest sense both of the pains and pleasures of life, do not on that account shrink from danger. In doing good, again, we are unlike others; we make our friends by conferring, not by receiving favors. Now he who confers a favor is the firmer friend, because he would rather by kindness keep alive the memory of an obligation; but the recipient is colder in his feelings, because he knows that in requiting another’s generosity he will not be winning gratitude but only paying a debt. We alone do good to our neighbors not upon a calculation of interest, but in the confidence of freedom and in a frank and fearless spirit. To sum up: I say that Athens is the school of Hellas, and that the individual Athenian in his own person seems to have the power of adapting himself to the most varied forms of action with the utmost versatility and grace. This is no passing and idle word, but truth and fact; and the assertion is verified by the position to which these qualities have raised the state. For in the hour of trial Athens alone among her contemporaries is superior to the report of her. No enemy who comes against her is indignant at the reverses which he sustains at the hands of such a city; no subject complains that his masters are unworthy of him. And we shall assuredly not be without witnesses; there are mighty monuments of our power which will make us the wonder of this and of succeeding ages; we shall not need the praises of Homer or of any other panegyrist whose poetry may please for the moment, although his representation of the facts will not bear the light of day. For we have compelled every land and every sea to open a path for our valor, and have everywhere planted eternal memorials of our friendship and of our enmity. Such is the city for whose sake these men nobly fought and died; they could not bear the thought that she might be taken from them; and every one of us who survive should gladly toil on her behalf.” Question 5 options: a) Grief has deranged Pericles beyond reason. b) Pericles fears that the dead have been sacrificed in vain. c) Pericles believes that Athenians play too hard and work too little. d) Pericles thinks Athens is powerful because of its intellectual freedom and motivation.

Which sentence correctly punctuates a direct quotation from the publication Childhood Sports Injuries and Their Prevention? A. “According to a publication, “Any organized team activity should demonstrate a commitment to injury prevention.” B. According to the publication "Childhood Sports Injuries and Their Prevention," "Any organized team activity should demonstrate a commitment to injury prevention." C. According to the publication Childhood Sports Injuries and Their Prevention, "Any organized team activity should demonstrate a commitment to injury prevention." D. “According to a publication any organized team activity should demonstrate a commitment to injury prevention."

how does the poem brilliantly indicates the goldfinch as two different aspects simile and metaphor?
Labournum top poem​

Which excerpt from Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet best reflects the play’s overall theme?

Which of the following is a good reason to disagree with someone's idea?

After he has been robbed of all his money in Tangier, Santiago at first begins to despair and regret that he ever set out on his journey. As he gazes at the stones, however, he realizes what his mistake was in dealing with the thief who robbed him. What was his mistake, and how will need to change in order to find his treasure?

Write a poem about what self care means to you.

What does it mean that the speaker frizzled in line 22 what my father said

Question #5: Make a sentence by adding the correct group of words. A beautiful sunset _______. A.was seen Friday night B.seen Friday night C.Friday night

The girls are singing change the voice

Who is the narrator of the story? Who is the "you" that the narrator is addressing? In “Once in a Lifetime

In the following sentence, what does the word disheveled mean? The bumpy bus ride left Robin’s hair disheveled.

Read each sentence. Look at the underlined words. Which sentence is written correctly?
Group of answer choices

I saw them last night at the party.

I had saw them last night at the party.

I sawed them last night at the party.

I seen them last night at the party.

What does the word anxious mean as it is used below?
I had already spent thirty minutes in the theater and I was starting to get restless. I was
anxious to see the movie.

eager

nervous

concerned

worried

The author's use of plot advancement is most evident in which of the following ? a) Esperanza's mother turns into Madame Butterfly while singing in the kitchen. b) When Esperanza sees things disappearing from the garden she says the garden itself is eating them. c) Esperanza says that there are plants as big as planet in the garden. d) When Esperanza decides to go to the carnival with Sally, she becomes the victim of adolescent violence.

Sam bought chocolate bars for $1 each, and then sold them for $2 each. How much profit, in dollars, did Sam make for selling each one of the chocolate bars?

Create an informative paragraph that explains to an audience how to complete a process. Ensure your information has enough detail for someone to complete the task.

aye guys what's the easiest way to remember ur notes for yo test?

Which description reflects a common trait of epic poetry?
A. A long journey through an unfamiliar place
B. Biting commentary on the government or ruler
C. Contemplation of nature's power and beauty
O D. A tragic ending that reveals the hero's flaws

1. What do you think will happen to Hal and Charles based on London's first description of them? 2. What was Mercedes' reaction when experienced men went through her belongings to lighten the load? What does this say about her and her relationship with her husband and brother? 3. Compare Charles, Hal, and Mercedes to any other characters that you have met in other books, plays, movies, television shows or real life. What traits did Buck have that allowed him to adapt to the north that they lacked? 4. Why do you think that London included these three characters in the book? What do they represent? 5. Why did Buck refuse to rise and lead the team? What did he have that his masters lacked?

Please you guys i need an answer ASAP. here are the questions. 1. What does Robin's description illustrate about his understanding of the mission in Iraq at this point in the novel? a. He knows the specifics of his role in the war and his day-to-day tasks. b. He is aware that his task is to develop relationships with the Iraqi people. c. He only understands it in very broad and general terms. d. He is unclear on why they are in Iraq, but he is proud to be there. 2. What point is Robin failing to understand as he gets angry at the men? a. By pointing the gun at them, he was the first to act with hostility. b. The men are the people that the military has said they are there to protect and free from Saddam Hussein. c. By getting angry at the men, he is proving that he does care. d. All of the choices are correct.

Read the following excerpt from String by Alice Childress:
L. V. CRAIG. (Laughs.) You know one thing, man? Now that
I got my bread back... I tell you this much. If I took
somethin' I sure in hell would keep it. Don't never chicken
out! Big enough to do it... go on and see it through. You
sure ain' no thief... you jus' a rascal.
Which statement best explains how the author uses symbolism in this
excerpt?

When Robin's Unit is on patrol outside Baghdad, he describes not wanting to look at bodies of either soldiers or civilians. "At first I felt a little bit ashamed at how scared seeing bodies makes me, but I notice that everyone in First Squad stops talking when we come on that kind of scene. We do it in public, but this is a private war." What does he mean in the last sentence? A. He thinks the other soldiers like to see the bodies. B. The war itself should not be held on public streets. C. The personal battle of managing fear is a private one. D. Privacy is impossible in a war zone.

Why should you get the interviewer’s business card? A. to get the interviewer’s complete name, title, and contact information for your follow-up call and thank-you note B. so you can add the interviewer to your professional network file and online network C. so you can call on the interviewer for assistance in future job searches D. to provide a hard copy of the interviewer’s information for your files Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D

Based on the myths, what are the values of both the Haida and the Māori? Check all that apply.

In one of his first letters to his Uncle, Robin writes, "They have a list of about 100 rules about email. We can't say this - we can't say that - all about security...No real problem because we don't know anything." Based on this quote, what is Robin's feeling about his experience so far? A. He is angry that he has to follow so many rules in the war. B. He is confused about why they have so many rules and so little information. C. He is frightened by how different everything is outside of the United States. D. He regrets joining the military and wants to go home. Please I need the right answer ASAP.

What is one key difference between the film and the short story?

What problem was solved by making the change?
Most dangerous game

Which line from “We Wear the Mask” best conveys the idea that some people are forced to hide their suffering? “ A. This debt we pay to human guile;” B. “With torn and bleeding hearts we smile,” C. “Why should the world be over-wise,” D. “Beneath our feet, and long the mile;”

Read the sentence. According to the latest reports sent to us, orangutans prefer to remain safely in their original habitats. Why can the infinitive phrase be classified as a noun? It functions as the subject. It functions as the direct object. It functions as the subject complement. It functions as the object of the preposition