Choose the Answer Which Best Rewords the Italicized Portion

question 20

Multiple Choice

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A. "Building infrastructure and developing oil reserves is becoming increasingly important to the economy."

• A)is
• B)are
• C)was
• D)were

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Definitions:

Copper Products

Items or merchandise that are made from copper, including electrical wiring, plumbing materials, and decorative objects.

Pollutants

Substances that contaminate the environment, often resulting from industrial, agricultural, or other human activities, and can harm human health and natural ecosystems.

Declining Benefits

A situation where the additional satisfaction or value derived from using or consuming more of a product decreases.

Perfection

An ideal state where everything meets the highest standards of accuracy or completeness.