Which sentence uses the correct verb forms?
a) alexander graham bell first introduced the telephone at the 1876 centennial exposition in philadelphia, and it is an immediate hit.
b) alexander graham bell first introduced the telephone at the 1876 centennial exposition in philadelphia, and it was an immediate hit.

Secret in slovakia how does the author's use of foreshadowing in the opening paragraphs affect the passage? a. it creates excitement by revealing the narrator's hopes of receiving part of her great-aunt's estate. b. it creates dread through its vivid descriptions of the house; readers are aware that something terrible has happened within those walls. c. it creates mystery by suggesting that the narrator's view of the house will somehow change as a result of her experiences inside. d. it creates a sense of joy and anticipation by hinting that the narrator will be reconnected with her great-aunt.