The last one is not true. Only the second statement mentions how fragile the environment is that coral reefs exist in.The first statement focuses on erosion and pollution as causing the reefs to die.
Rainsford needs control of his emotions to overcome his largest conflict, General Zaroff. At first, when he finds out he is going to be hunted, his instinct is to run in a panic, but he stops to look around and get a handle on the situation. Then, when Zaroff finds him hiding in a tree, Rainsford panics again, knowing Zaroff is playing with him. Once more, he controls his emotions and focuses on forming a plan. Even when the general is hot on his heels with a pack of dogs, Rainsford keeps his calm. Clearly, his self-control helps him win the game.
Which revision would help expand the ideas in this passage?
adding a clear description of Rainsford’s overall conflict
adding details about how Rainsford panicked during each conflict
adding an explanation of how Rainsford kept his calm while being chased by dogs
Answer:
adding an explanation of how Rainsford kept his calm while being chased by dogs
Explanation:
The revision that would help expand the ideas in this passage would be adding an explanation of how Rainsford kept his calm while being chased by dogs.
Note that what we are asked is the revision that would help EXPAND the ideas in the passage which can be done by adding more details about his experience of keeping his calm when chased by the dogs.
2 and 5 are the verb phrases in this excerpt
There are intermissions between acts.
Answer: Mona Lisa, tickling me
Explanation: I am ticklish
