pls include the passage of what it is that you have read so i can answr your question
i do believe the answer is a
everything in this paragraph is in past tense, except 'everyone stops', which is in present tense
it should be "everyone stopped and wondered..."
Well, you can’t hear me so the comma helps and puts a little space in reading the same sentence, a momentary pause. I’m from Texas; I’m not a Cowboy (semi colon is used for a cause and effect sentence). Wow! That’s so cool! Exclamation marks add emphasis
Jonas gives a speech, and the industry leaders change their minds.
<u>Explanation:</u>
The most contrived ending to the above-mentioned story can be that-
“Jonas gives a speech, and the industry leaders change their minds”
The above statement is counted as most contrived amongst the other available statement because It is highly unlikely for industry leaders to get pacified by Jonas advocacy for minimalistic living.
These industry leaders have their core interest and stakes at the challenge and it is highly possible that they won't leave any stone unturned in defaming Jonas as fraud and scamster.