The answers
B
Explanation
Because it right
In this excerpt, the word "mind" refers to the fact the two characters "Ndulue and Ozoemena" were devoted to each other.
<h3>What is connotation?</h3>
This refers to the implicit meaning of a word, which is different from the universal or dictionary meaning.
<h3>What is the connotation of "mind" in this excerpt?</h3>
In this excerpt, to have the same mind does not mean the character shared their brain. Instead it means the characters are alike and have a great connection. Based on this, this word means the characters were devoted to each other.
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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.
B. Soccer, as you know, is a very popular sport
I believe the answer is: A. "I am sorry," he said, and patted me on the shoulder with his good hand. "I would not be rude. My wife has just died. You must forgive me."
The word resign indicates accepting some sort of feeling or situation that cannot be ignored or pushed aside. From the sentences in option A, we can infer that the reader already accept the fact that his wife has died and acknowledge that his emotion is influenced by it.
