Read the sentences from the story. "I always begin my designs with a pencil and paper. These preliminary sketches help me determine the problems and develop an idea of what the bridge will look like." (paragraph 20)

What does the word preliminary mean in this context?

A. basic
B. initial
C. introductory
D. pilot

yes

explanation:

the answer is: tabard inn, southwark.

in "the canterbury tales," by geoffrey chaucer, the twenty-nine diverse group of pilgrims is staying at a tavern in southwark, london, as they are traveling to canterbury. they wish to visit the relics of saint thomas becket in canterbury   cathedral in order to him for his when they underwent necessities.

it is an infinitive phrase with a subject.