In the following sentence, identify the part of speech of the italicized word.
thousands of years ago, fish were caught in nets and traps. (italicized word: and)

a. conjunction
b. linking verb
c. pronoun
d. preposition

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?

Which sentence contains a participial phrase that is placed correctly? -jose paid for a hamburger scanning the cafeteria for an empty seat -peeling off her winter jacket, sierra settled into the cozy armchair. -made of soft wool, nadia pulled on a blue sweater -the cowboy jumped from the horse laughing in the face of danger

How was don quixote different from the literature before it? how did it signal a change in the history of literature? your answer should contain at least one hundred words.