Rewrite the following sentences omitting the prepositional phrases: 1. Dogs are often used as companions in modern nursing homes.

2.Many people in nursing homes think of the resident dos as their very own pet.

3.Some residents leave out special treats for the dog’s daily visit.

4.According to some staff members, golden retrievers are suitable pets.

5.Between shifts, the nurses usually walk the dogs.

1. Dogs are often used as companions.

2. Many people think of the resident dog as their very own pet.

3. Some residents leave out special treats.

4. Golden retrievers are suitable pets.

5. The nurses usually walk the dogs.

Explanation:

the price of our current war is high; it costs money and it costs lives.

but it does not cost our pride. it does not cost the guilt that would arise from knowing that we did nothing to intervene while our neighboring nations fell to despotic leaders.

it does not cost the terror of knowing that our allies are unstable. it does not cost the fear that we, too, will be next to fall.

which sentence most accurately explains why the speaker's use of the parallel structure is effective in this passage?

a. it underscores that disagreement will not be tolerated and will be dealt with swiftly.

b. it makes the speaker seem like a decisive and capable leader.

c. it emphasizes reasons to fight and inspires listeners to aid the war effort.

d. it establishes the speaker's credibility by acknowledging the difficulties of war.