Read the following passage: His condemnation of the burglars' actions had been swift
and unsparing. They were culpable in the incident, he
declared, and would receive punishment commensurate
with their crimes.
Which word in the passage most strongly contributes to its overall tone?
A. swift
B. actions
C. condemnation
D. burglars

Amanda bought a prom dress which she considered the most beautiful dress ever made. adjective clause: word(s) modified:

Plz asap read this sentence from paragraph 3 of the article. the boys and girls are merely asked to obtain the signatures of ten friends or relatives. how does the word "merely" affect the meaning of the sentence? a- it suggests that asking people to subscribe to the washington times is something negative. b- it implies that obtaining ten signatures is not a requirement for receiving a prize. c- it downplays the fact that to win the prize, children must ask people to subscribe to the washington times. d- it emphasizes that children receive the prize only if they obtain ten signatures.

What is your interpretation of “the story of my experiments with turth”?