Central Ideas in The Building of Manhattan

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Identifying Paraphrasing

Match each sentence from the text to the sentence that paraphrases it.

"Attempts were made by small blimps to

attach themselves to the ... mast."

People thought that blimps would one

day be a means of transportation,

"Dirigibles... were thought to be a future

means of international travel.

They thought blimps could be tied to a

post at the structure's highest point.

"It was hoped the top of the building

could act as a mooring mast.

Some airships tried to fasten themselves

to the post

As for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't – i think i'll see women handle the ballot. which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten twain’s words? as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame . . a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't . . i think i'll see women handle the ballot. as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer . . i shouldn't – i think i'll see women handle the ballot. as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't . . as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer . . i think i'll see women handle the ballot.

The room was gaudy with its leather couch and purple walls

Brainliest asap! 98 points what goes up and down but stays in one place?