Why does wulfgar instruct beowulf and his men to enter the king's
presence wearing armor and helmets but to leave their battle-shields
and helmets outside?

b would be your answer due to the specifics of   it.

explanation:

i think they are preparing for the battle of gaul. : )

i hope this you! : )

hey there,

your answer is a) today we hope for clear skies.

let's look at the word(s) progressive verb. progressive means its happening right now. it is not going to happen and it has not already happened. it is happening right now. the sentence "today we hope" in option a is an example of a progressing verb. they are hoping right now. options b, c and d are not progressing verbs. they contain the words have, roared and will be. those words tell us that it has either happened or will happen. a is your answer.

best of luck,

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