Read the following passage. He knew what was expected. Men were supposed to be strong and fearless, ready to do their duty at all times. But he knew, too, he couldn't live up to it. He would stop pretending this very moment.

Which type of conflict does this convey?

character versus self

character versus character

character versus society

character versus nature

It will be through raising high the prestige of your administration by success in short-range recovery, that you will have the driving force to accomplish long-range reform. on the other hand, even wise and necessary reform may, in some respects, impede and complicate recovery. what is the purpose of the transitional phrase on the other hand in this excerpt? a) it provides a counter-argument to the writer's main ideas. b) it provides a hypothetical situation for the reader to ponder. c) it provides additional evidence in favor of the writer's argument. d) it provides information about laws that are opposed to the writer's argument.