Read the sentences. Antarctica is a continent that is vastly underused. Filled with resources ranging from fish to minerals to oil, we are overlooking valuable opportunities for our nation’s economy.

What is the effect of the word vastly on the author’s purpose?

It emphasizes the author’s argument that Antarctica is not being utilized nearly enough.
It proves the author’s argument that Antarctica is not being explored nearly enough.
It demonstrates that Antarctica is filled with resources that are currently not being explored.
It suggests that Antarctica holds the answers for solving the problems in our nation’s economy.

He said it was because a private detective sees the dark side of human nature. but whatever the reason, gill landers had an innate suspicion of politicians. when senator randy brill walked into his office on that summer day in august, mopping his flushed features with a monogrammed handkerchief, gill could think of no good reason to change his attitude. he'd only met brill once. that had been two years ago at a country club reception for state political notables. since then, he'd learned all he wanted to know about the senator's sinister reputation. gill sat back in his chair, put his feet on his desk, and fought to keep a poker face. but there was no way he could stop the chill that coursed along his spine like a rush of ice water. 29. in this paragraph, the word notables probably signifies that the persons so described a. would like to be politicians. b. are wealthy people. c. have political influence. d. are contributors to charity.

How do the excerpt and diagram complement one another?

When you wear your earbuds while working out, your sweat damages them and they die sooner