Use the paragraph to answer the question.

Question

American alligators once faced extinction. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service placed them on the endangered species list in 1967. Fortunately, the legal protection worked. Just 20 years later, American alligators were taken off the list.

How does the author develop the idea that alligators once faced extinction?

(1 point)

The author describes alligators.
The author describes alligators.

The author states a fact about alligators.
The author states a fact about alligators.

The author elaborates with an anecdote.
The author elaborates with an anecdote.

The author shares an opinion about alligators.
The author shares an opinion about alligators.

Answer 1

Do not need to duplicate choices. shares an opinion

Answer 2

he shares a fact is the right one

Answer 3

J is right!