Will needed directions, he bought a map. "Will needed directions" is on one line, each word separated by a vertical line. "he bought map" is on one line, each word separated by a vertical line. The word "a" is on a diagonal line under "map.遯here is a blank line between the 2 sentences. It is connected to "needed" and "bought" using dotted lines.

Based on this incorrect sentence and its diagram, what must be added to the sentence?

a conjunction
a prepositional phrase
a noun phrase
an independent clause

Which statement best evaluates the author's use of pacing in the passage? a. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the imagery and figurative language don't adequately describe either the cheetah or the gazelle. b. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the imagery and figurative language speed up the action, making the scene come alive for the reader. c. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the long, complex sentences the reader fully understand the power and beauty of nature. d. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the long, complex sentences distract from the sense of stress and anxiety the passage should convey.