The word protein is derived from the Greek proteios, which means "of prime importance." Using this information, explain why the term protein is a good name for the nutrient it describes.

The word Actinopterygii comes from the Greek actinos, meaning "ray, and pteryx, meaning "wing" or "fin." Using this information, explain why Actinopterygii is a good name for these fish.

Write the letter for the word that best completes given sentence.
_______ The ______ of her good moods often caught her friends by surprise.
a. diaphanousness
b. permeation
c. evanescence
d. attenuation

Learning words as opposites is a good strategy. Match each of the following affirmative words with the negative word that means the opposite.

*algunos

A.nada B.tampoco C.nadie D.ningunos E.nunca

a. Explain why the existence of differential tax rates may be a good reason for leasing.
b. If leasing is tax motivated, who will have the higher tax bracket, the lessee or the lessor?

Learning words as opposites is a good strategy. Match each of the following affirmative words with the negative word that means the opposite.

*siempre

A.nada B.tampoco C.nadie D.ningunos E.nunca

In a taste test of a new beer, 25 people rated the new beer and another 25 rated the leading brand on the market. The possible ratings were Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good, and Excellent. The responses for the new beer and the leading beer were stored using a 1-2-3-4-5 coding system. Can we infer that the new beer is less highly rated than the leading brand?

Fill each blank with the correct form of good, well, bad, or badly.
Hector’s humorous stories prompted Sarah to comment, “He writes _____, but I’m not sure he is _____ !”

Choose the answer that best describes the action or situation.

Something that might keep you rapt

a. a phone book

b. a dictionary

c. a good story

d. a brief rhyme

If a nation that imports a good imposes a tariff, it will increase a. the domestic quantity demanded. b. the domestic quantity supplied. c. the quantity imported from abroad. d. all of the above.

Even though metal is a good conductor, frost can be seen on parked cars in the early morning even when the air temperature is above freezing. Provide an explanation.

What clues do you find most helpful in deciding on the family of functions likely to provide a good model for the relationship between variables in any particular situation?

Given that rational ignorance discourages some people from becoming informed about elections, is it necessarily a good idea to encourage greater voter turnout? Why or why not?

Use a vocabulary word from the list on page 984 to write a complete sentence about each numbered item. Explain your choices.

making a good impression