Read the passage from When Birds Get Flu by John DiConsiglio. The disease that concerned Dr. Dowell was avian influenza, or bird
flu. This virus usually strikes poultry, like chickens, ducks, and turkeys. It’s rare for bird flu to make people sick. What is most likely the author’s purpose in this passage? A.to explain what the case study is aboutB.to ask a question that he will answer laterC.to add supplemental information that explains the situationD.to help the reader draw a conclusion based on the evidence
This passage from the aforementioned work by John DiConsiglio was written to <u>C.to add </u><u>supplemental information </u><u>that </u><u>explains </u><u>the </u><u>situation</u>
The passage in question:
Explains why Dr. Dowell was worried by bird flu
Explains which birds are usually attacked
Explains that humans are not likely to get it
These are all supporting information that aim to give more insight into bird flu and what it does.
We can therefore conclude that the passage was written to provide supplementary information to understand the scenario.
With no gold rush, there is no gigantic rush to populate that region. If there aren't enough people then there aren't enough businesses and the economic network is tiny.
took place at sea where the armed gangs would board merchant ships. These ships were ransacked of their men. Began capturing American ships that traded w/ the French, also stopped American merchant ships. and forced their crew into the British Navy.
