Among the guests was a young lawyer, a young man of five-and-twenty. when he was asked his opinion, he said:
“the death sentence and the life sentence are equally immoral, but if i had to choose between the death penalty and imprisonment for life, i would certainly choose the second. to live anyhow is better than not at all.”
a lively discussion arose. the banker, who was younger and more nervous in those days, was suddenly carried away by excitement; he struck the table with his fist and shouted at the young man:
“it’s not true! i'll bet you two million you wouldn’t stay in solitary confinement for five years.”
“if you mean that in earnest,” said the young man, “i’ll take the bet, but i would stay not five but fifteen years.”
“fifteen? done! ” cried the banker. “gentlemen, i stake two million! ”
“agreed! you stake your millions and i stake my freedom! ” said the young man.
based on this dialogue, what can you infer will happen next in the story?
a.
the young man will receive the death penalty for betting with the banker.
b.
the banker and the young man will get into a fist fight.
c.
the young man will enter into solitary confinement for 15 years.
d.
the banker will enter into solitary confinement for five years.
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English, 21.06.2019 21:20, BluSeaa
Read the sentences below and complete the instruction that follows. the coach, who has ten years' experience, has agreed to lead our team. the coach who has ten years' experience has agreed to lead our team. select the answer that explains the difference between the two sentences, as well as the purpose each clause serves for the benefit of the reader. a.) the first sentence contains a noun clause that functions as a predicate nominative; therefore, it renames the subject of the sentence for the reader. the second sentence contains an essential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it clarifies for the reader which coach is being discussed. b.) the first sentence contains a nonessential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it provides the reader with interesting details about the subject of the sentence. the second sentence contains an essential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it clarifies for the reader which coach is being discussed. c.) the first sentence contains a nonessential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it provides the reader with interesting details about the subject of the sentence. the second sentence contains a noun clause that functions as a predicate nominative; therefore, it renames the subject of the sentence for the reader. d.) the first sentence contains an adverb clause that modifies the verb "agreed"; therefore, it provides the reader with the answer to the question "when." the second sentence contains an essential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it clarifies for the reader which coach is being discussed.
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