Question

this renewable energy project promises to provide numerous benefits to our state. these include an increase in jobs and a secure and sustainable source of energy. this project will make dollars and make sense for all of us.
what effect is the underlined phrase meant to have on the argument?
1 it intends to show how important jobs in renewable energy will become.
2 it emphasizes humor to help make the subject more interesting to readers.
3 the pun on sense helps call attention to the economic soundness of the project.

Explanation:

The underlined phrase "make dollars and make sense" uses a pun with "sense" (relating to financial soundness and logical sense). Option 1 is incorrect as the phrase isn't about job importance. Option 2 is wrong as it's not mainly for humor to interest readers. Option 3 is correct as the pun on "sense" (economic soundness and logical sense) draws attention to the project's economic viability.

Answer:

1. The pun on sense helps call attention to the economic soundness of the project.