Read the following excerpt from an editorial about the nature
of reality television:

(1) So-called "reality" TV shows dominate the dials of
network and cable television. (2) In these programs, people
live in thoroughly unrealistic situations—crammed in a house
with strangers, travelling all over the globe with a partner,
battling for victory on a desert island—and behave in utterly
unrealistic ways. (3) So why do we watch them? (4) Some
say it's the cheap thrill of watching a stranger's private
moments. (5) But perhaps, instead, we watch reality TV
because surprisingly—it often shows us moments of
genuine humanity.

in which sentence does the author state her claim?

Select the correct sentence. a. i feel well about starting my new classes this semester. b. despite her inexperience, helen did surprisingly well in the gymnastic competition. c. justin has a great sense of humor and can tell a joke really good. d. that tie looks well with your shirt.

Read the sentence. “yesterday we arrived late for the outdoor concert in the city gardens.” which words in the sentence are adverbs? a. late; city b. yesterday; outdoor c. yesterday; late d. outdoor; city

Ill give 50 points and brainiest if i can. would be grateful for any on this. the industrial revolution moved the united states into a new economic era. using the resources provided respond to the following prompts as they deal with economic development in the united states. using the maps available on the web links tab, explain the economic development of the united states, especially in regard to its emergence as a major industrial power. (focus on industrial sections; cities and towns; territorial growth; agricultural, mineral, and resource regions; coal fields; slavery; value and production; and distribution of agriculture and manufacturing areas.) using the available maps, explain the economic advantages of the physical geography of the united states. explain the gains that the united states made from trade.