1.12. Write down one synonym for the word crisis. The South African women's rights group has started a petition. 1.13. Change the sentence into the present tense. However, there was backlash over the announcement of the show given Brown's histe domestic violence. 1.14. Identify the preposition in the sentence. In 2009 , Brown assaulted his then-girffriend Rihanna and was later found guilty of assault. Circle the letter of the correct answer. 1.15. The underlined word is a:

A synonym for the word "crisis" is "emergency." It's a situation that demands immediate attention and often implies a turning point that could lead to significant change—hopefully for the better! The South African women's rights group starts a petition. Keeping sentences in present tense can give them a sense of immediacy and relevance, making it feel like the action is happening right now! The preposition in the sentence is "In." Prepositions are the unsung heroes of language, helping to show relationships between different parts of a sentence—like time, space, and direction—just like "In" does here by indicating when the event occurred! The underlined word is a: noun. Identifying parts of speech can greatly enhance your understanding of sentence structure and improve your writing skills, so keep up the good work!