The bald eagle was officially declared the national emblem of the United States by the Second Continental Congress in 1782. Our founding fathers wanted this bird because it does not live anywhere in other parts of the world. Since then, the bald eagle has become a symbol of American freedom, spirit, and pursuit of excellence. What is the MOST effective way to write the underlined part of the paragraph?
A
selected the eagle because its species is unique to North America.

B
only selected the eagle because it lives in America.

C
wanted this bird because it lives in North America.

D
wanted this eagle because it likes North America best.

Look at this dictionary entry: realize (ree-uh-lyz) v. to become completely aware of (something) as a fact; understand without a doubt to make (something desired or anticipated) occur to give real, definite or physical form to a plan, dream, or goal to earn (money or a profit) from a deal which sentence uses the word realize as it is described in the fourth definition? a. mike realized the gravity of the situation only when dalia explained it to him. b. only hard work and perseverance can people realize their dreams. c. he felt that his vision was realized when he finished reading the final draft of the narrative. d. fay's glass paintings are expected to realize a handsome profit. e. dan will realize his goal of going to an ivy league school only if he works hard.