Answer:
Benefits: economic growth and job opportunities that draw people to cities. Drawbacks: air and water pollution and soil contamination that resulted in a significant deterioration of quality of life and life expectancy.
Megan hiked 2.4 miles each hour.
Divide the total number of miles hiked (15.12) by the total hours (6.3).
15.12/6.3 = 2.4
The first one
The others don’t make sense to be in the middle of the story.
The participial or infinitive phrase in each sentence are in bold
Julia withdrew money from each paycheck to renovate her old and dingy bathroom.
Humming to himself, he appeared in good spirits as he walked to the office.
Audience members, bored by the dull guest speaker, quickly lost their interest in the presentation.
To become an expert archer, Natasha dedicated long days to repetitive target drills.
The movie featured an unknown actress described as a rising star.
To gain admittance to Yale University was Nicholas's top priority.
Tonight's gala event is an effort to help raise money for natural-disaster relief.
