Judging by the fact it uses both risk taking /being brave, I'll assume Claudia is not B, a careful planner
The area of California in which we live is dry and arid, and yet we see grass growing in large areas around homes and office buildings. This practice is not only wasting water but is costing the city too much money—money that could be used for other projects.
Answer: it adds a more realistic feeling to the book.
I believe it is “He ate some food”
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