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question 9

Multiple Choice

$\underline{\text { Pushing his glasses back to the bridge of his nose, }}$ Brent MacDouglas spoke about the joys of theoretical physics.

• A)independent clause
• B)subordinate clause
• C)participle phrase
• D)gerund phrase
• E)prepositional phrase

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Definitions:

Automated Work Cell

A system comprised of robotic or mechanical units designed to perform a variety of tasks autonomously with minimal human intervention.

Centralized Computer

A single computing system or server that provides services, resources, or data to multiple users or client machines.

Little Penalty

Minor consequences or repercussions applied when objectives, targets, or deadlines are missed, often used to incentivize performance without imposing severe sanctions.

Time

The ongoing and irreversible sequence of events from the past through the present to the future.