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____ [38]
3 years ago
8

What is the main purpose of the paragraph that begins with, "On becoming an astronaut:" in "Eileen Collins—NASA's First Female S

huttle Commander to Lead Next Shuttle Mission"?
A: to make the argument that there should be more female shuttle commanders in the NASA program

B: to inform readers about the Mercury astronauts and what they accomplished in space

C: to explain how opportunities for women in aviation helped pave the way for women to join the space program

D: to convince young people to pursue careers in space travel
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1 answer:
max2010maxim [7]3 years ago
8 0
The answer is B, To inform readers. :)
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