When I was eleven years old, two events occurred which changed considerably the current of my life. My only brother, who had just graduated from Union College, came home to die. A young man of great talent and promise, he was the pride of my father's heart. We early felt that this son filled a larger place in our father's affections and future plans than the five daughters together. Based on this excerpt, which question would best help the reader understand Stanton’s view of the path her life took?

A. What illness caused the death of Stanton’s brother?
B. What were the two events that shaped Stanton’s life?
C. What were the future plans of the five Stanton daughters?
D. What were Stanton’s feelings about attending Union College?

C

Explanation:

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i think it b

Explanation:

the present continuous is a verb tense which is mainly used to indicates that an action is in progress at the moment of speaking.  

it is formed using: person + verb to be (am/is/are) +verb + - ing form  

example: i am studying at this moment .

in addition, the present continuous is also used in order to express things that will or will not happen in the near future.

example: i am having dinner with some friends tonight.

the speaker sometimes   uses it   to express that an action is repeated and it causes irritation on the part of the speaker

example: my sister is constantly complaining about everything.

a is is the correct answer