It meant to convince the audience. That is the first one
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Your answer would be option A. ran, since the other option is a NOUN.
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B is correct "A social commentator, who explains what a book says about people in general."
Answer:The species name, temertyorum, honors James and Louise Temerty, for their outstanding service and contributions to the Royal Ontario Museum.
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There is no difference, they are the same