How can the author use connotation to give the following sentence a more formal tone?
All visitors had to hand over their passports at the entrance gate
before boarding the plane.
A. Change "hand over" to "present"
B. Change "entrance gate" to "ticket counter"
C. Change "boarding" to "entering"
D. Change "visitors" to "travelers"

Read the passage from an argumentative essay. many endangered species are currently threatened by climate change. there are some laws already in place, but are they effective enough? anyone with a conscience knows that these creatures deserve the chance to survive without outside threats impeding their survival. i suppose this is a tough decision for lawmakers, but i hope they choose wisely. which statement best evaluates the claim in the passage?