Question

read the following paragraph. the bald eagle was officially declared the national emblem of the united states by the second continental congress in 1782. our founding fathers wanted this bird because it does not live anywhere in other parts of the world. since then, the bald eagle has become a symbol of american freedom, spirit, and pursuit of excellence. what is the most effective way to write the underlined part of the paragraph? a selected the eagle because its species is unique to north america. b only selected the eagle because it lives in america. c wanted this bird because it lives in north america. d wanted this eagle because it likes north america best.

Explanation:

The bald - eagle is unique to North America, which is a key and accurate characteristic for its selection as a national emblem. Option A emphasizes this uniqueness. Options B and C are too general about living in America (not specifically North America), and option D's statement about liking North America best is not the main reason for its selection.

Answer:

A. selected the eagle because its species is unique to North America.