Question

Read the exceipt.

(9) Organizations like the HBA-DC help support and strengthen our communities, our profession, and our country. Like
many Americans, I came to this country with very little and I am grateful to this country for the opportunities it has provided.
Those opportunities are there for all of us.

How does this excerpt refine a larger idea present in the passage?

A. It reiterates the author's belief that the United States is the land of opportunity and that these opportunities are
available to everyone.

B. It explains how hard the author had to struggle in life because he came from a country where he had very little
of anything.

C. It shows that most people will struggle to succeed on their own without help from communities and
organizations such as HBA-DC.

D.It describes a time in his life when he was young and did not have hope that he would be able to succeed on
his own.

Answer 1

The excerpt refines the larger idea of the United States being a land of opportunity for all A) by emphasizing the author's gratitude for the opportunities provided and the role of organizations like HBA-DC in supporting communities.

Step-by-step explanation:

The excerpt refines the larger idea present in the passage by reiterating the author's belief that the United States is the land of opportunity and that these opportunities are available to everyone.

The author states that they came to this country with very little and are grateful for the opportunities it has provided.

This highlights the idea that despite starting with limited resources, individuals can still achieve success and contribute to their communities and country.

The excerpt emphasizes the importance of organizations like the HBA-DC in supporting and strengthening communities, professions, and the nation as a whole.