In the sentence below, underline the subordinate clause. If the subordinate clause functions as a noun, indicate the clause's function by writing above it S for subject, DO for direct object, IO for indirect object, OP for object of a preposition, or PN for predicate nominative. If the clause functions as a modifier, indicate its function by writing above it ADJ for adjective or an ADV for adverb.

As soon as he had sold $5,000$ handmade sets, however, game companies began to take interest.

Algebra Find the point on the line $y=-x-4$ that is closest to $(4,4)$.

The essay that Gage wrote for Miss Hurd in the seventh grade was about a traumatic event in his life. Should a teacher publish such writing without the student’s permission? Why or why not?

Multiply algebraically. Use algebra tiles to help. m(15 - m)

Write the letter for the word that best completes given sentence.
____________ Shilo LaMott's ________ album contained songs from her entire music career.
a. retrospective
b. provisional
c. precipitate
d. imminent

Carson enjoys writing mystery novels, and has even managed to publish some of his work. When he’s writing, Carson becomes extremely focused on his work; in fact, he becomes so absorbed that that he often loses track of time, often staying up well past $3$ a.m. Carson’s experience best illustrates the concept of ________.
a. happiness set point
b. adaptation
c. positive affect
d. flow

An online music store sells songs for $0.90 each. a. Write a function that you can use to find the cost C of buying s songs. b. What is the cost of buying 5 songs?

In the space provided, write the letter of the choice that is most nearly the same in meaning as the given word.

abstract

A. theoretical

B. clear

C. made up of many parts

D. common

Identifying the Principal Parts of Regular Verbs. Underline the verb or verb phrase in each sentence. Then Identify the principal part used to form the verb. These musicians usually play some contemporary music.------

Without writing in standard form, state whether the graph of each equation is a parabola, circle, ellipse, or hyperbola.

$$5 x - 12 x y + 6 x ^ { 2 } = 8 y ^ { 2 } - 24 y - 9$$

Each of the following sentences contains nonstandard usage or sexist language. Correct each sentence by crossing out nonstandard or sexist language and writing revisions above the original sentence. You may add words by inserting a caret $(\, \hat{} \, )$ and writing the added words above the caret.

Example 1. If a student studies hard, he $(\, \hat{\text{or she}} \, )$ shill do better on the exam.

12. Nobody accept Berta showed up for the rehearsal.

Using data from such publications as the Statistical Abstract of the United States, Forbes, or any news source, give examples of variables measured with nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio scales.

Label each noun con. if it is concrete, abst. if it is abstract, col. if it is collective, and prop. if it is proper. Underline each conjunction.
The heather in the fields was beautiful with its purplish-pink leaves.

Writing Imagine that you are composing a press release for your business. Write three versions of the press release. In one, write the press release so that an elementary school student can understand it. In another, write the press release so that your peers can understand it. In the final paper, write the press release so that your market share can understand it. Compare the writing styles in each press release and discuss the effectiveness and appropriateness of each.