<span>The correct answer is B. Active sentence construction leads to clear writing because a) it uses fewer words and b) it clarifies exactly WHO is performing the action of the sentence. On the other hand, if one's vocabulary is too complex, the reader may get confused. Similarly, redundant word choice makes for wordy, complicated writing, which may also confuse the reader. Finally, complex sentence structure can also confuse the reader. Active sentence construction is important for clarity.</span>
Answer:
D) I drove them, all three wailing, to the ships,
Explanation:
This line supports the idea that Odysseus cares for his men, because although it would have been much easier to leave those who ate the Lotus behind, Odysseus insisted on dragging them back to the ship with him, because he couldn't bear the thought of leaving his men behind when there is still a way to save them.
Answer:
thy also go to places. the other senteces is good bc they also go like going alll over the place i guess but her u go
Explanation:
Answer:
The correct answer would be option b:"The author once felt pride and optimism about the war".
Explanation:
In the excerpt, the author says that "he was proud of the young American pilots sitting at the controls in the cockpit" and that "he was grateful for the opportunity to witness this adventure and report it".
It just says that he was excited to get on a U.S Army helicopter, it does not say nor infer that is was his first flying experience, therefore, option a is incorrect.
It doesn't say and it cannot be inferred that the U.S soldiers are trained in hand to hand combat, so option c is also incorrect.
The author barely mentions the Vietcong guerillas, and he does not seem to have any respect for them since he was excited about war, so option d is also incorrect.
Answer:
b
Explanation:
A dependent clause begins with a subordinating conjunction, which is a form of dependent phrase.
A) The coordinating conjunction 'but' is used to link individual clauses.
B) The subordinating conjunction 'because' begins your dependent clause here.
C) 'In addition,' rather than a conjunction, is a transition expression.
D) The word 'whereas' can also be used as a transition word.
