Answer:
to clear up confusion about an issue
Explanation:
The likeliest reason the author uses the phrase "a gross exaggeration" in paragraph 1 is that he wants to clear up confusion about an issue.
The word "exaggeration" means making something appear bigger than it actually is, so if the author describes something as being a gross exaggeration, then it means he wants to clear up confusion about an issue.
Answer:
the answer is c I think .
10. original
11. by
12. if you don't mind
13. David
14. a new red bike
15. I relaxed after a long day and put on the record
16. wrapping
i think these are right does this help?
Are you juman ? is a good one
I assume your choices are either social, informal, or business? I think it's social... it's definitely not business, and it doesn't sound informal.