I think it would be "According to some scholars, when poorly educated people read, wrote, and spoke, they corrupted the English language." and "There was no authority on the"correct" way to use or spell words."
The best answer here would be D.) Mr.Peat
Initiative because recognition means to identify something or someone, procrastination means to be lazy and delay work, and intruding means to force oneself into an unwelcoming situation, and none of those make sense.
•I was thrilled that my cousin was coming to stay with us. (B. joyous)
Definition: joyous is an adjective which describes the state of great happiness.
•My heart broke when I saw the children in the hospital. (D. empathetic)
Definition: empathy is a psychological identification, ability to share and understand the feelings of others.
•You're so silly, you can't wear pajamas to school. (C. Playful)
Definition: playful expression is expressed with the intent of amusement in contrary to express seriously.
•She has no talent; she's a fool if she thinks she'll be cast in the play. (A. cruel)
Definition: cruel is an expression of being unkind or cold hearted towards other’s pain or suffering.
Answer:
The answer is: It establishes the credibility of the author.
Explanation:
This is an excerpt from John of the Mountains: The Unpublished Journals of John Muir. John Muir, America's pioneer conservationist and father of the national park system. This passage demonstrates his knowledge of the area as well as his familiarity with the various tree species which inhabit it.
