Which statement is the point in the group of sentences below? a. Water and nine potatoes a day is all dieters are allowed on the "potato diet."
b. In their quest to lose weight, people have come up with some strange diets.
c. A once-popular diet forced dieters to eat only hard-boiled eggs.
d. An unusual diet was created that allowed dieters to eat all they want - but only of foods they hate.

Read the excerpts from samuel johnson’s preface to a dictionary of the english language. which statement best describes the use of the underlined word in the excerpts? in excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the physical act of moving. in excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests scientific discoveries. in excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the gradual march of time. in excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests steps toward a particular goal.