Theme is A) An underlying concept.
Theme is also the big picture you see in the story.
<span>A simple sentence (called an independent clause), includes a verb and noun.
Example: The boy fell (verb: fell, noun: boy)
Example: In the tub, the boy fell on his bottom. (verb: fell, noun: boy)
Example: The dog barked.
Example The dog barked at the cat last night.
Example: This question is odd.
Compound sentences include two independent clauses but doesn't require a dependent clause, and the independent clauses are connected using a conjunction (but), or punctuation like a semi colon (;) or comma (,).
Example: My friend invited me to the game but my parents didn't let me go. (2 clauses: invited to a game, parents didn't let him go. Conjunction: "but")
Example: I have to stay up all night to finish this, my meeting is first thing in the morning. (2 clauses: stay up all night, meeting in the morning. Punctuation is a comma).</span>
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Answer:
The central idea in this excerpt is:
A. As a young man, Washington participated in land surveying and fought in the military.
Explanation:
The problem with the other options is that they focus on only one aspect at a time. However, the excerpt makes it clear from the beginning that there are two aspects to be considered when it comes to Washington's life as a young man. That is why it states, right from the get-go: "He pursued two intertwined interests: military arts and western expansion." This sentence, placed before the others, reveals the theme of the passage. Washington participated in military battles and helped with the expansion to the West. For that reason, letter A is the best option.
