Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only ONE word in each space. The first one has been done for you (0). (10 points) Everyone is becoming aware that the environment is a (0) serious issue. However, we have not done (1) to deal with this problem because we seem to wait for governments to (2) actions. In my opinion, individuals can do many things to help (3) the problem. To begin (4) , we can be more responsible in the (5) we dispose of waste. We should not throw rubbish into lakes and (6) . Moreover, we also need to (7) the water we use. Fresh water (8) drinking is running out in many (9) of the world. Finally, I think that if we use (10) transport more we can reduce air pollution in cities.

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Which of the following would not be a good supporting sentence for an example paragraph with the following topic sentence?

Reread this portion of the excerpted text from common sense. men of passive tempers look somewhat lightly over the offenses of britain, and, still hoping for the best, are apt to call out, come, we shall be friends again for all this. but examine the passions and feelings of mankind. bring the doctrine of reconciliation to the touchstone of nature, and then tell me, whether you can hereafter love, honor, and faithfully serve the power that hath carried fire and sword into your land? if you cannot do all these, then are you only deceiving yourselves, and by your delay bringing ruin upon posterity. your future connection with britain, whom you can neither love nor honor, will be forced and unnatural, and being formed only on the plan of present convenience, will in a little time fall into a relapse more wretched than the first. what key concept about the relationship between an abusive government and its citizens does paine want readers to understand? use evidence from the text to support your response. your response should be one to two complete paragraphs.