For Each of the Following Pairs of Sentences, Select the Answer

question 3

Multiple Choice

For each of the following pairs of sentences, select the answer that correctly combines the two using an -ING modifier. The traffic officer waved his hands wildly. The traffic officer tried to slow down the oncoming traffic.

• A) Waving his hands wildly, the traffic officer tried to slow down the oncoming traffic.
• B) The traffic officer tried to slow down the oncoming traffic waving his hands wildly.

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Definitions:

Aggressive Tactics

Strategies or actions characterized by forcefulness or boldness intended to achieve a specific goal, often used in military, sports, or business contexts.

U.S. Territory

Land or regions under the jurisdiction of the United States but not fully incorporated as states, often having distinct governance structures.

Andrew Jackson

The seventh President of the United States (1829-1837), known for his leadership during the Battle of New Orleans and for his policies regarding Native American removal.

Monroe Doctrine

A U.S. foreign policy principle set forth in 1823, proclaiming opposition to European colonialism in the Americas.