Read this sentence from paragraph 9.

The trails and posts used by these explorers and mountain men guided the pioneers who came to settle the land west of the Mississippi River.

What is the meaning of the word posts as it is used in the sentence?

Which statement reflects the problem-and-solution structure in paragraphs 15-18?

What is the main idea of paragraph 22 on page 261?

River crossings were always risky. If the river was shallow enough, they could wade across the currents and rocks with their oxen. Sometimes they turned wagons into boats by taking the wheels off and emptying them. Other times, families built rafts big enough to hold a wagon by cutting down trees and tying them together. At large rivers, former traders and Native Americans ran toll bridges and ferries where families could pay to have their belongings floated across.

Read this sentence from paragraph 28.

A typical pioneer diet consisted of bacon, ham, rice, dried fruit, bread, coffee, and tea.

Think about the suffix -al. What is the meaning of typical above?

What word describes the author's tone in paragraph 30?

In spite of all of these hardships, the pioneers managed to make the journey and settle new towns throughout the West. Their strength, innovations, and adventurous spirits helped shape the United States we know today.

What is the correct way to write this sentence?

"I don't have" enough candy, the Trick-or-Treater said.

What is the correct way to write the underlined part of the sentence?

According to Markiplier, "plant trees you know you'll never sit under the shade of."

What change should be made to this sentence?

“Stop” Mom yelled.