1. Which statement best describes the organization of the second paragraph?
(A) A problem is described and a possible
solution to it is proposed.
(B) An argument is presented and then
proved to be wrong
(C) An event is discussed and then contrasted
with other events.
(D) A general statement is made and then
supported with evidence.
The passage mentions all of the following
characteristics of giant kelp EXCEPT its
A) size compared to that of other ocean
plants
B) potential as a food source for humans
C) benefits to sea creatures
D) effect on the action of waves

the correct answers are:

c. “never in the history of his people had a man married a woman who spoke a different tongue.”

d. “‘it has never been heard,’ was the verdict of an old man speaking a few weeks later.”

e. “this man had come with others to commiserate with okeke.”

i decided to stay late in the laboratory to continue my experiment with the lightbulb. at midnight, thomas edison opened the door and saw all the stuff he was working on. the lightbulb, film and the transmitter. as he walks in an idea hits him on how the lightbulb would work. he would have to change a few wires around to get it to light up. when he did change the wires around it worked so he decided to write a telegraph to his friend to tell him about his success.   as he was packing up he grabbed the telegraph and walked to his home. he told his wife about the success and the next morning mailed the telegraph.