The stylistic element used in the passage is incongruity. It is a form of satire or humor. Incongruity is used in an unsuitable time. For example, If a man were in a court room and belched loudly while receiving his sentence, that would be a use of incongruity. Another example would be if at a royal wedding the groom's pants fell down in the middle of the ceremony.
C. Was
It says "my parents or my older sister". The last subject stated is "my older sister" which is singular. And the only choice that's singular is 'was'. So that should be the answer.
I believe the answer to this question is letter C.
The statement suggests that the usage of wind energy is successful in meeting energy needs and demands that is why many European countries have been using this alternative source. With this success, it can be implied, especially to the readers, that wind energy is indeed beneficial not just for small-scale consumption, but also to extensive and wider usages as well.
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One of the great contributions the Sumerians made to civilization was their many inventions. They invented the first form of writing, a number system, the first wheeled vehicles, sun-dried bricks, and irrigation for farming. All of these things were important for the development of human civilization.
