I find all of the answers pretty neutral (that is, giving only facts, no judgements) except on sentence 3: this is because of the word "sharply".
It seems that the author of this sentence makes a judgement about the split: that they're very split, that their argument was very intense. It seems like a judgement to me more than the other sentences.
Answer:
Because it was in the past and there is a rumor that he didnt write the stuff on his own that he copied other peoples wwork
Explanation:
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<em>presents endless possibilities to experience and appreciate .</em> This is the correct option. The author, John Muir , refers to this idea when he says: "....and glorying in God's abounding inexhaustible spiritual beauty bread. ...were welcomed as friends. " The words <em>abounding</em> and <em>inexhaustible </em>refer to endless possibilties. He also uses the phrase <em>spiritual beauty bread</em>. This means that nature can be eaten like bread and the taste of nature can be tasted or appreciated. Plants, storms , thunderstorms and winds in the woods are in <em>the beauty bread</em>.
These options are not right:
-is filled with countless opportunities to discover rare plants. The writer sets the focus on nature as a whole not just on plants.
-needs to be conquered and controlled by human exploration. The writer enjoys nature ; he is not interested in controlling it.
-offers many unique challenges for the mind, body, and spirit. The writer enjoys nature ; he does not see it as challenging.
Answer: The third option/C
Explanation:
It is the one that includes the most information from the original 3 sentences
