A. He reflects back and describes his initial optimism of the war.
Everyone initially feels that optimism going into a battle. The idea of victory is something easy to see. But it gives the idea that possibly it may not turn out exactly as he hopes in the final sentence.
Answer:
She did not cheat on the test, for it was the wrong thing to do.
I really need to go to work, but I am too sick to drive.
I am counting my calories, yet I really want dessert.
He ran out of money, so he had to stop playing poker.
I want to lose weight, yet I eat chocolate daily.
Explanation:
Dear (Mr., Mrs. or Ms.) (insert teachers name)
If it is not too much to ask, may you please help me with any of the following three problems.
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(your name)
The compound verb is earned good grades.