Lemurs are primates unique to the island of madagascar. because of madagascar’s isolation, lemurs are protected from other animals. lemurs have small bodies, large reflective eyes, and long tails. these animals can range in size from one ounce to more than twenty pounds. nearly 100 species of lemurs exist today, and each species is classified as either nocturnal or diurnal. nocturnal lemurs, which roam at night, tend to be smaller and more withdrawn than the diurnal lemurs, which roam during the day. lemurs are also very vocal animals that can make sounds similar to a siren or a whale’s cry. which best summarizes the paragraph? a) lemurs live in the relative isolation of the island of madagascar. b) lemurs are animals that make sounds similar to a siren or a whale's cry. c) primates can range in size from one ounce to more than twenty pounds. d) the lemurs of madagascar are nocturnal or diurnal creatures that have large eyes, small bodies, and are known for their unique vocalizations.

D)The lemurs of Madagascar are nocturnal or diurnal creatures that have large eyes, small bodies, and are known for their unique vocalizations.

This is the BEST summary for the passage because it includes all of the main points the author makes about the lemurs. The passage begins by stating where lemurs live, describes their appearance, identifies them as nocturnal or diurnal, and lastly discusses the noises they make. Option C is incorrect because it doesn't even mention lemurs. While lemurs are a type of primate, there are many other primates that would also be included. Options A and B are too narrow and leave out key information.

The answer is D. Your welcome

Explanation:

1. the details that would clarify the authors purpose for writing would be after the "haley collected used soccer jersey and sent them to guatemalan children." part, he would say, "and you can also donate today to save ". so far in the text, you can see no such thing. if, near the end the author persuades you to donate to guatemalans, then you know that the author's reason to write is to persuade you.

2. what details would make the text more engaging is to see the guatemalan children's reaction to getting free jerseys.

3. the details that convey the author's attitude would be an opinion by the author, for example, if he said, "haley was a very nice girl " or, you can find the attitude by finding parts of haley's personality that he highlights. you can strengthen your tones by using more descriptive words, and simplify long sentences as much as you can.

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