12. in which of these sentences are quotation marks used incorrectly?
a. "neither a lender nor a borrower be," he said.
b. raising her hand in warning, she said, "be gone, you wicked spirit."
c. "i could not believe she said, 'i never worry,'" kate muttered.
d. "what can you possibly mean by that"! she stormed.

Which statement best describes the use of the underlined word in the excerpts? in excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the physical act of moving. in excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests scientific discoveries. in excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the gradual march of time. in excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests steps toward a particular goal.