B. The verb or verb phrase, plus any modifiers and complements
Answer:
Hello, you didn't say what the task is, but I assume we have to choose the option that best describes the composition and the format of the excerpt from Douglas A Segar's <em>Introduction to the Ocean Sciences</em>. If so, I would choose D.
Explanation:
I chose D because the excerpt begins with the argument and continues with the conclusion, that is that "<em>terrestrial organisms are relatively easy to study</em>". Then, the study of terrestrial organisms are compared with the study of ocean life, that is not so easy due to its nature of being present "<em>throughout the depth of the ocean waters, and for several meters, or more, into the sediment.</em>" and it is not as easy to reach as the first one.
Answer:
Option C. The central idea of the passage is that Van Lew was a spymaster, a leading force in the espionage activities for the Union.
Explanation:
The passage's central idea is that Elizabeth Van Lew was a central piece for the Union's objectives. She worked as a spy in the Confederate capital city, she was responsible for running several safe houses that were of vital importance during the war and she also let her personal house in Church Hill be used a safe house and Union's spies headquarter.
"The Dark Game" is a non-fiction spy story written by American author Paul Janeczko that was originally published in 2010.