3. (02.04 lc)
which sentence is written in a formal writing style? (3 points)

a. writers covering the city beat expressed surprise that the city attorney refused to comment.

b. the city planners swear there's nothing new to add to the budget report, but folks are worried.

c. the mayor couldn't be reached for comment, and the city planners weren't answering their phones.

d. i, for one, certainly expected to hear back from a representative of the city council by now.

i think its a but i’m not sure

Which sentence contains a gerund? sally is fishing on the lake with her father and brothers.marcus is supposed to be joining the discussion later today.my cat was not interested in the dangling string.her chorus director does not appreciate angela's fidgeting.

"the name pelé is nearly always associated with the game of soccer. although pelé stopped playing soccer, he remains a legend. becoming an ambassador for soccer, he worked to promote peace and understanding through sports. pelé was named fifa's "co-player of the century." in all, he scored 1,281 goals in 1,363 games of his career. nearly all soccer players are measured against pelé's legacy." which detail is an effective summary of this text? a. pelé scored over 1,000 goals in more than 1,000 games during his career. b. pelé was the best soccer player to ever live. c. pelé believed sports could promote peace and understanding among people. d. pelé was a legend in soccer for both his playing and his work in the sport after retirement.

Unity in a paragraph means: my writing persuades my readers to agree with the argument i am presenting. the paragraph discusses and supports one thought throughout the entire paragraph. all sentences in a paragraph are the same length and structure. the first sentence and the last sentence echo the exact same thought.