Answer:
The answer would be D, remember that hyphens are used to link two phrases to turn them into one conjoined
Explanation:
Working through the answers we can easily the correct usage of hyphen in the sentence. Hyphen has to be used in a way that its usage place adds logic to the sentence. In all the answers, except the last one the usage is incorrect. Red-tailed cannot be used separately. Therefore, the correct answer is the last one.
E arth is shaking,
A ftershocks are terrifying,
R attle of the memories made
T icking time bomb,
H orror on his face,
Q ueen of all eathquakes,
U nder my feet,
A never ending fear,
K err wet himself,
E verywhere
S oiled himself!
We can see the author is arguing against ridgetop development, but we can also see he has made an appeal in the last paragraph.
It says, "Ridgetop development must be stopped while thoughtful, effective measures are put in place to restrict future development."
Thus, we can come to the conclusion that the best choice/answer would be:
B. Development should be stopped temporarily while restrictions are put in place for future housing developments.
It basically restates the appeal made by the author.
