Hehe, I just learned these.
The answer is: Plain folks.
Answer:A. Hardship can motivate people to make ruthless, calculating decisions.
Explanation:
I just took the test and I got this question right.
Since an absolute phrase modifies a noun, and is separated from the rest of the sentence using a comma usually, with no conjunctions, the only correct answer here is the first one. Because there is a comma, there is no conjunction like in the third sentence, so it has to be correct.
Answer:
How to come up with a good research topic?
Selecting a Topic
brainstorm for ideas.
choose a topic that will enable you to read and understand the literature.
ensure that the topic is manageable and that material is available.
make a list of key words.
be flexible.
define your topic as a focused research question.
research and read more about your topic.