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their common passion for paleontology and mutual disdain for each other fueled their ambition, ultimately leading to the discovery of over a hundred new species in America. At the same time, their bitter rivalry damaged their reputations and left the two almost penniless at their deaths.
The correct answer is D. sorry for replying so late.
B. By showing evidence that represents what the speaker is talking about
when i wake up in the morning i look around and say man my room is a mess. I get up and start cleaning then i stop and think "im to young for this" so I call my mom to tell her to clean it? does this happen to you? hope this helps?!
The simple predicate in the following sentence is B. Finished.
This is because it is the only verb of all the possible answers.