The passage below can be revised to make it more concise. Which word is a modifier that can be eliminated because it adds no mea
ning? Dr. Madison is somewhat skeptical about stories of global warming. She has gathered scientific data in remote areas to prove her position. A. Somewhat B. Global C. Scientific D. Remote
A. Somewhat. The sentence still makes sense without it, and it doesn't matter how skeptical she is since she's still doing research either way, so it can be cut out.
Death, the sun, a wall, and in some cases, freedom.
Explanation:
These are objects and theories. Death can be personified, the sun can also be. A grizzly bear and young boy are already alive, so they can't be personified. I hope this helped.
