(D)- “Their lives were completely controlled by the terrifying overseers.”
This is the best answer to the question. It shows that the Indians' working conditions were similar to slavery because it indicates that the Indians did not have control over their own lives. Slaves did not have control over their own lives either. Options B and C are not correct because they both show that the Indians were paid for their work and slaves did not receive any payment for their labor. Option A is also not the best answer because slaves usually did not work in factories. They often had jobs in the fields or in the main house.
I think that the suffix is or.
By inference, the theme of the text is: "It is important to always put safety first, especially when carrying out a risky activity."
<h3>What is a theme?</h3>
A theme is the key idea or principle that the author is communicating via their text.
In the story above, a woman's boat capsized and she was not wearing a life jacket. She was recued but not after she had almost drowned and was in shock.
The textual evidence for the theme above is:
"The message is clear always wear a life jacket when you're out on the water."
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