The answer that best completes the statement above is the second option. Regarding the strong connection and attachment that Major Ballou has to for his family, his service as a soldier can be described as an act of PATRIOTISM. Hope this answer helps.
Major.
Because the subject of the sentence is "I", "major" is the subject compliment.
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A. If either John or Gary fails to bring their power drill, we will not complete this job on time, which our boss will consider unacceptable.