Question

our luck finding fulgurites in
44
gift shop.

1. f. no change

g. her
h. my
j. their
deserts and on beaches.
45 she wanted to
keep searching to find our own piece
of bright, white lightning in the sand.

1. which of the following alternatives to the underlined

portion would provide the essay with new information?
a. beaches in florida, utah, california, and nevada,
b. beaches, but so far not this day in the new mexico
sands,
c. beaches, in other words, sandy locales.
d. beaches, even a green fulgurite,

Explanation:

For question 45, we need to choose the option that provides new information. Option A lists specific locations (Florida, Utah, California, Nevada) where beaches are, adding geographical details not present in the original. Option B adds a contrasting phrase but no new info. Option C mentions "sandy locales" which is not new. Option D adds "even a green fulgurite" which is about fulgurites, not new beach - related info. So A provides new information.
For question 44, the original is "our luck". The context likely involves a female (from "she wanted..." later), so "her" (option G) is appropriate. "my" (H) and "their" (J) don't fit the context, and "NO CHANGE" (F) is incorrect as the possessive should match the female subject.

Answer:

1. G. her
2. A. beaches in Florida, Utah, California, and Nevada,