n typical Hemingway style, the excerpt contains a number of abstract nouns and many adjectives. contains a large amount of punctuation and few adjectives and adverbs. contains many strong nouns and adjectives but few verbs and adverbs. contains few adjectives and adverbs but many strong verbs and concrete nouns.

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i think there should be answer choices

the following key ideas correctly express the key sentence.

restate key idea: most people can learn to swim in ten short lessons.

restate key idea: the majority of water-accident victims require mouth-to-mouth breathing.

restate key idea: an empty, tightly closed gallon jug will support a tired swimmer.  

restate key idea: first aid is to prevent accidents as well as assist in rescue.

explanation: the key idea needs to have the same topic as the key sentence (drowning and safety).