Weight loss, in the context of medicine, health, or physical fitness, refers to a reduction of the total body mass, by a mean loss of fluid, body fat (adipose tissue), or lean mass (namely bone mineral deposits, muscle, tendon, and other connective tissue).
I believe the answer is: c. Americans feared that other foreign powers would gain power if the United States did not get involved.
At that time, the soviet union was known to give military aid to Cuban revolutionaries against the Spanish government. United States see this as a threat that might spread communism influence to south America, so they decided to also get involved in the revolutionary.
The answer is B, found it on Chegg
Trying to impress his boss, Jim worked extra long hours.
Present participle phrases begin with an -ing word. Present participle phrases act as an adjective.