How do the underlined phrases affect the meaning and
tone of this passage?
America has a deeply confused image of itself that is in
perpetual tension. We are a nation that takes pride in our
ethnic diversity, recognizing its importance in shaping
our society and in adding richness to its existence. Yet,
we simultaneously insist that we can and must function
and live in a race and color-blind way that ignores these
very differences that in other contexts we laud.
-"A Latina Judge's Voice,"
Sonia Sotomayor
They show diversity,
They demand change.
They celebrate diversity,
They express a moral dilemma.

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in other words

to put it differently

for one thing

as an illustration

in this case

for this reason

to put it another way

that is to say

with attention to

by all means

important to realize

another key point

first thing to remember

most compelling evidence

must be remembered

point often overlooked

to point out

on the positive side

on the negative side

with this in mind

notably

including

like

to be sure

namely

chiefly

truly

indeed

certainly

surely

markedly

such as

especially

explicitly

specifically

expressly

surprisingly

frequently

significantly

particularly

in fact

in general

in particular

in detail

for example

for instance

to demonstrate

to emphasize

to repeat

to clarify

to explain

to enumerate

a. "to practice" is the best phrase to complete the sentence.

explanation:

during the summer, she likes to practice her soccer skills so that she is ready to play in the fall.

(note that : all the other options "the practicing of", "practice for" and "to do a practice on" are inappropriate as they make the sentence grammatically incorrect.)

the answer is b. the tomb is underground and dark, and its opening is covered by a heavy grate.