Choose the option that corresponds to the simple subject and the simple predicate: Was France defeated in the Franco-Prussian War due to a general lack of vitality among the French soldiers? France; Was defeated

Was France; defeated, lack

France; defeated, lack

French soldiers; lack

Kafka originally referred to gregor's parents as “the mother” and “the father”. however, the translator refers to them as “his mother” and “his father”. why might the translator use “his” instead of “the”? a. the word “his” makes the story smoother to read in english. b. the word “his” allows gregor’s parents to become more central characters. c. the word “his” makes gregor’s parents sound less loving. d. the word “his” creates a more negative tone.