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Texas is a state that has always experienced a variety of extreme weather. It is difficult to predict what kind of extreme weather climate change will bring to Texas, because the possibilities range ------- and tornadoes. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?from droughts, and wildfires to hurricaneseliminatefrom droughts and wildfires to hurricaneseliminatefrom droughts, and wildfires, to hurricaneseliminatefrom droughts, and, wildfires to hurricanes

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Texas is a state that has always experienced a variety of extreme weather. It is difficult to predict what kind of extreme weather climate change will bring to Texas, because the possibilities range ------- and tornadoes. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?from droughts, and wildfires to hurricaneseliminatefrom droughts and wildfires to hurricaneseliminatefrom droughts, and wildfires, to hurricaneseliminatefrom droughts, and, wildfires to hurricanes

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The correct choice that completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English is: "from droughts and wildfires to hurricanes". This option correctly uses commas. In a range or a list, you don't need to use a comma before 'and' unless it's necessary for clarity.

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Alexa is writing a speech about four types of storms. What tip for writing main points did she forget to use in setting up the following main points?I. Hurricanes and tornadoes are storms with strong winds, but hurricanes occur along coastlines.II. Hailstorms are thunderstorms with strong updrafts.III. Ice storms are storms in which the air temperature is near freezing.Multiple choice question.Keep the pattern of wording consistent.Keep main points separate.Use chronological order to discuss types or categories.Use effective transitions.

Organizations like the National Weather Service have warned that the summer will be marked by -------- weather events. These will likely result in disruption in the shipping and travel industries on and off throughout the warmer months, and travelers are encouraged to keep a close eye on meteorology reports for their areas.Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?excitingeliminatephenomenaleliminateundueeliminatesevere

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