During the Cold War, scientists competed in the "space race."
Which revision changes the sentence to draw attention to the object of the action rather than the people or things performing the action?
A. The "space race" by competing scientists occurred during the Cold War.
B. During the Cold War, scientists led the "space race" competition.
C. During the Cold War "space race", scientists competed.
D. The "space race" was a Cold War competition by scientist.
Answer:
D. The "space race" was a Cold War competition by scientist.
Explanation:
According to the given sentence, "During the Cold War, scientists competed in the "space race."", the best way to revise it so that the sentence would draw attention to the object of the action rather than the people or things performing the action is by simply changing the sentence from active voice to passive voice.
Therefore, the correct answer is "The "space race" was a Cold War competition by scientist"
"With" "together" and "in association"
Answer:
My neighbour, Gopal, has an only son. Unfortunately, he is blind. He cannot see at all. For him days and nights are equal. His is a wretched life. For all his needs, he depends on other members of the family. He cannot take care of himself.
He is a burden on others. He cannot go anywhere without the help of a guide. He is deprived of all the joys and pleasures which come to us through our eyes. He can’t go to the pictures. He cannot enjoy the scenes and sights of nature. There is no joy in his life. He is always sad and moody. He has no chance of marriage. All his life. He must remain a bachelor. He must lead a sad and lonely life.
But Nature has compensated him for this heavy loss of eye-sight. He has been blessed with a sweet and melodious voice. He can charm others with his songs. He is often invited by people to entertain them with his songs.
He is paid handsomely. He has a very good memory. He knows the whole of the Tulsi Ramayana by heart. When he sings, the words seem to flow from his heart. All present listen to him spellbound. Singing has become his hobby. It is the only redeeming feature of his life.
But nowadays, there are schools for the blind. They can be educated. They can be trained in various handicrafts and thus made useful member of society. So the lot of a blindman is not as hard and miserable as it used to be.
He can become capable of earning his livelihood. If he so chooses. He can get higher education and thus secure a Government job. He need not feel helpless and miserable. Several avenues are open to him. There are chances for him to make his career.
Answer:
C) Put out
Explanation:
The sentence is implying that you're already smoking, so put out would make the most sense.
