Although Benjamin Franklin excelled in science-and is often remembered for his experimental act of tying a key to a kite in a lightning storm-he considered himself foremost to be a publisher. Choose 1 answer: (A) NO CHANGE (B) was considering (C) would consider (D) considers

The correct answer is: **(A) NO CHANGE** **Explanation:** The sentence primarily uses the past tense: - "Benjamin Franklin **excelled** in science..." - "...is often remembered..." (present tense is acceptable here as it's a general statement about his legacy) - "...he **considered** himself foremost to be a publisher." Using "**considered**" maintains consistency with the past tense narrative about Franklin's life and actions. - **Option (B)** "was considering" introduces an unnecessary past progressive tense. - **Option (C)** "would consider" suggests a conditional or habitual action, which doesn't fit the context. - **Option (D)** "considers" shifts to the present tense, which can be acceptable in some contexts, but given the past-focused narrative, "**considered**" is more appropriate. **Answer:** A