Answer:
D). 'On the contrary'
Explanation:
As per the question, option D displays the phrase i.e. 'on the contrary' from the given passage that indicates an opposing or contrary thought as this phrase signals the beginning of the ideas in the passage that would contradict the previous ideas presented. <u>This phrase introduces the alternative idea that challenges the prior idea which states that 'every act of kindness is in fact purely selfish' by offering the contradictory claim that 'selfishly motivated giving has done a lot of good in the world'.</u> Thus, the phrase 'on the contrary' signifies contrast and hence, <u>option D</u> is the correct answer.
The correct answer is <em>vain</em>.
A vain person is a person who is too pleased with themselves, and <em>vain</em> and <em>conceited</em> are synonyms (words which have the same meaning and can be used interchangeably).
Modest, which means, not proud, or believing that one isn't important, is synonymous with humble and these two words can also be used interchangeably.
An appositive phrase is when 2 nouns are put together. Therefore, the only logical answer on there would be Jason, my brother-in-law, because Jason is a noun, and brother in law is as well. Please let me know if this was correct! Hope I could help
Hello!
Option C is punctuated correctly.
The answer is not A, because the sentence contains no punctuation, therefore making it a run-on.
The answer also is not B, because a comma does not connect the sentence. The sections "Customer service must be a priority of all employees" and "ignoring our customer needs will surely put us out of business" are independent thoughts that cannot be connected only with a comma.
C is the correct answer because a semicolon connects two independent thoughts and shows how they are related without making the second section seem irrelevant.
I hope this helps you! Have a lovely day!
- Mal
