15. After the car accident, Rodrigo wandered around in a daze, _______________________ to the blood that was running down his face and soaking his shirt. 

17. Many actors are quite happy to talk about their film careers, but _______________________ about their private lives.

The student who once hated math began enjoying it after understanding the concepts rather than memorizing formulas. Implied main idea:

9. Mrs. Walker has been lonely since all her children moved to other areas. Her children hope that their frequent e-mails and photographs provide her with some _______________________. 

1. Vanessa knows she has a(n) _________________________ to overspend on clothes, so she has put herself on a clothing budget.

18. The earthquake was especially ________________________ for those victims who lost friends and family as well as possessions.

The old man planted trees along the empty street year after year, though few people noticed. Decades later, the road became shaded and cool. Implied main idea:

Sam learned to calm himself by watching his older brother take deep breaths when he felt angry. Implied main idea:

The farmer ignored weather warnings and planted anyway. A storm destroyed most of his crops. Implied main idea:

Graph the equation: -x+y=6