Answer:
Option B, the meaning of the word consume means to eat
Explanation:
Americans eat a wide variety of diet inclusive of both vegetarian (plant based ) and non vegetarian (animal based)
Hence, consume word here signifies eat food. Option B is correct
Option A, C and D are incorrect because if we replace the consume word with given options, the sentence does not make any sense.
It can be inferred that the author uses comparisons primarily to " support his previous assertions with evidence" (Option E)
<h3>What is an inference?</h3>
This refers to the use of logic to arrive at rational conclusions from the examination of a text.
It is to be noted that the reason for citing information in any text usually is to lend credibility to an assertion or claim.
Hence, it is right to state the objective of the author here is to give evidence to his assertions.
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The judges awarded _ $25,000 and the trophy.
A. objective case is required
What an argument>> They have so many compare and contrast.
