A participle is a <span>a word formed from a verb. So since a participle is a word formed from a verb the answer will have to be C. band.</span>
The authors purpose is the main idea of the story. What is the story focused on? What is the main topic that is being discussed over and over again. Main ideas are usually at the beggining and end of paragraphs/stories! hope this helped!!!
He thought it would help to enhance the worlds image of the United States... so c