Read the sentence. ~we cleaned up the creek.~ which of the following best elaborates on the example sentence? a) a dozen people filled 50 trash bags in only two hours. b) it was the hardest, dirtiest work i’ve done in a long time. c) the creek runs through our neighborhood and collects a lot of trash. d) you wouldn’t believe some of the old junk we found.

The correct answer is A.  A dozen people filled 50 trash bags in only two hours

Explanation:

In writing, the word "elaboration" refers to adding details or expanding the information about some topic, issue or situation in a detailed way usually by using descriptions, examples, details, analogy, evidence, among others that allows the reader to get more information about the topic being described. This means if you are required to elaborate on the sentence "We cleaned up the creek" it is expected you add precise details and more information related to the process of cleaning the creek such as the steps of the process, the outcome, among others.

Considering this, the best statement that elaborates on this sentence is "A dozen people filled 50 trash bags in only two hours" as this is directly related to the process of cleaning the creek and also is the most detailed one as adding details such as "50 trash bags" and "two hours" provide more information to the reader to understand the topic.

racism is the belief in the superiority of one race over another, which often results in discrimination and prejudice towards people based on their race or ethnicity. the use of the term "racism" does not easily fall under a single definition.

explanation:

hello,

your answer is a) the metaphor suggests that the poetic themes are serious and dark.

collins is comparing the poem to a dark room. he is suggesting that the poems theme is serious and wants you to understand it. you don't need to understand the poet in order to understand the poem. you also don't need to move around while reading it. he is simply saying the poem has a dark and serious theme.

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