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Read the excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.”
Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will.
What is the author’s purpose for including this sentence?
A. to condemn the insincerity of his critics’ advice
B. to contrast the motivations of people in power
C. to explain the need for mutual understanding
D. to criticize people who treat others cruelly
Answer:
The author's purpose for including this sentence is:
A. to condemn the insincerity of his critics’ advice
.
Explanation:
Dr. King mentions the "shallow understanding from people of good will" because of his critics. Unfortunately, even well-intentioned people will offer bad advice or undeserved criticism when their understanding of the subject is not deep. That, according to Dr. King, is "even more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will." Those who have good will could be of help, could make a difference. When, however, they do not make an effort to fully know the subject and to choose between right and wrong, they end up harming others.
The best way to complete the sentence is "In written language, letters most closely represent phonemes, whereas sentences may be said to reflect syntax."
<h3>What are phonemes?</h3>
Phoneme can be defined as being the smallest unit of speech that allows us to notice the difference between words. For example, the word "tad" is different from "dad" because of a phoneme that distinguishes one from the other. In general, we can say that letters, in written language, are a close representation of phonemes. However, it is important to understand that some phonemes may be represented by a by a group of letters.
<h3>What is syntax?</h3>
We can define syntax as the structure or arrangement of words and phrases in a way that makes the message understandable. When a sentence is well organized, it is easier to comprehend, which means it has good syntax. In written language, syntax is reflected by sentences.
With the information above in mind, we can select option C as the correct answer for this question.
The complete question is the following:
In written language, letters most closely represent __________, whereas sentences may be said to reflect __________.
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Answer:
Jan and Daniel <u><em>had been</em></u> on an adventure together before the polar challenge.
Explanation:
The use of "had been" or "were" depends on the time frame of the event. "Had been"(past perfect continuous) is used for a past event that is also applicable for the present or current event. Whereas, "were" (past tense of ‘be’) is used for a single past event that no longer applies to another event.
In the given sentence, Jan Meek and her son Daniel are together on the polar challenge. And they had been on an adventure before the polar challenge, which justifies the use of "had been". This shows that the duo's adventure is not a one-time event but that they were together for a previous adventure and are had gone on another after that previous one.
Thus, the correct verb is "had been".
Before I went to school I realized I was an hour early, I asked my dad if I could stop at the local gas station on my way there. He said I should wait until he’s there with me so he knows we’re safe. I ignored him and stopped there anyway. I grabbed myself some snacks before realizing the money I had took with me was gone. A man then walked out the door with the money I had brought in. I left feeling like a fool, turns out Dad was right.
“It is cold, we have no blanket”
