1. In each of the following sentences, the underlined word has the basic denotation, "forcibly separate into pieces." Which word has the strongest
connotations? Base your answer on context.
a. I watched Sue angrily rip the paper in two.
b. A lion will rend its prey into pieces.
C. Dion didn't mean to tear his shirt sleeve.
d. Our dog started to tatter the pillow with her teeth.

i think the answer is b

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a) the british government verbally threatens the colonies.

b) the british government has sent navies and armies to the colonies.

c) the british government argues against separation in the house of commons.

d) the british government has sent petitions and letters to all of the colonists.