Answer: E
Explanation: A) "news" is singular so "were" should be singular, i.e. "was"
B) redundant, unnecessary
C) plural/singular subject/verb concordance
D) "in order" is wordy, redundant and unnecessary. "in addition" is used improperly. Although this does have the correct structure of the idiomatic "in addition to", it is used incorrectly. "in addition to" should begin a phrase/complete thought; should start a sentence, right after conjunction or comma.
E) active tense, bypassing plural/singular agreement problem; this is tricky! Correct, concise sentence. If you have issues with modifier "by swift messenger", this is modifying "four days". e.g. the mail took four days by post to arrive. "by post" lets us know what type of mailing method took four days.
What causes lightning?-
Lightning is an electric current. Within a thundercloud way up in the sky, many small bits of ice (frozen raindrops) bump into each other as they move around in the air. All of those collisions create an electric charge. After a while, the whole cloud fills up with electrical charges. The positive charges or protons form at the top of the cloud and the negative charges or electrons form at the bottom of the cloud. Since opposites attract, that causes a positive charge to build up on the ground beneath the cloud. The grounds electrical charge concentrates around anything that sticks up, such as mountains, people, or single trees. The charge coming up from these points eventually connects with a charge reaching down from the clouds and - zap - lightning strikes!
Answer: My most embarrassing moment! It couldn't have been worse! When I was in high school, I had a huge crush on Jane. She was smart, fun and beautiful inside out! It happened one rainy day just after I_. Jane, who was my crush told me that she was alone and asked if I could wait forher. I was thrilled of course! So, after I got a little impatient., I called her up. At first I wasn't sure if I was correct. However I checked the number, which was a little bit early so, I waited, I waited some more. Because the rain was pouring heavily I was now socked wet.My new clothes, which my mom bought for me, were ruined. I looked like a hobo who was.out in the rain. Just when I was about to text her, Jane answered,'' I hope.that you will forgive.me.'' she said as she took a picture of me and then ran away with my umbrella. It.was at that.moment that I felt so sad and embarrassed
