Read this story beginning. Sandra dumped a bucket of water onto the hot sand in front of her. A little of the water splashed up on her, but since she was in her bathing suit it didn't matter. She stirred the water and sand with her hands until she had a thick mixture. Then she began piling up the sand to build a castle.
Which sentence would provide the most conflict, if it were the next line in the story?

A) It certainly was a beautiful day.

B) Sandra had never been happier.

C) Suddenly, a wave washed over Sandra's castle.

The institute of international research is holding its annual convention. this year more than 500 scholars have been invited to hear research reports on many timely topics. approximately 250 big name scientists will be winging their way to washington, d.c. how can the underlined sentence be revised so that it fits the tone of the passage? a) approximately 250 people will be in washington, d.c. b) approximately 250 bigwigs will be flying to washington, d.c. c) approximately 250 science people will be going to washington, d.c. d) approximately 250 well-known scientists will be arriving in washington, d.c.