The word or phrase that best connects the ideas in the sentences in question is D, that is, your anwer would be "in contrast".
The first part of the passage shows that we should have the right to choose sodas or snacks if we want to, we should be given the right to do that. On the contrary, the second part of the passage talks about that sometimes having too many options is not a good thing and it makes us unable to make the right choice.
Answer:
A. He does not include any information about Soviet technology for comparison to support his point.
Explanation:
While he does talk about how America will surpass its previous accomplishments, he never gives comparisons with Soviet Technology
C there was no such conveyancer as he
Answer:
Example of my own personal ranking:
Idly: 4
Postpone: 3
Stagnation: 1
Complacency: 2
Yearning: 5
Languished: 6
Explanation:
The question is asking for your own opinion and experience. If you are familiar with the words, meaning if you have heard it before, know the word or its meaning, or used the word to add a low number next to it. For example, out of those given words I use the word "stagnation" more often so I would rank that as a 1. If you have never heard the word and or are unfamiliar with it, then you will give it a high number. For instance, I never use the word "languished" so I would mark that down as a 6. Basically there is no right or wrong answer. It is all based upon the individual - you.
Monetary means relating to money so sales commissions, wealth, high income, and future earning potential.
Non-monetary would be everything else