Read the paragraph from the introduction [paragraphs 1-3].

Many Christians thought that by participating in the Crusades they would atone for their sins. On the breast of their tunics thousands of knights and soldiers wore a cross of blood-red cloth to show they were going on Crusade. Those who returned wore the cross on their backs. The Latin word for cross is "crux," and from this word come the words "crusade" and "crusader."

Based on the context of the paragraph, which option BEST expresses the meaning of the word "crusader"?

A
one who struggles with sin
B
one who believes in atonement
C
one who advances the cross
D
one who bears the burden of the cross

among the options given on the question the correct answer is option d.

tan winces when she describes her mother’s english as “broken.”

explanation: the excerpt is from "mother tongue" is an essay by amy tan. the purpose of writing this essay was describe the challenging situation of someone who was raised in a family where the parents could not speak proper english and the influence of the situation.people also could judge the individual for the poor english.

however, amy tan described the english of her mother as broken according to the other people. but every time, she referred as broken she winced. because, she began to understand the world with her mother's english.she could understand her mother's english.

therefore, tan winces when she describes her mother’s english as “broken.”

in contrast, the biological controls are self-sustaining, inexpensive and very effective once established. biological control could be used on thousands of golf course acres, improving their biodiversity and quality as wildlife habitat. in the process, the golf industry will be shown to be leaders in an environmental stewardship program of benefit not only to the lands they manage but also to the watersheds in which they exist.

in 1989, tiananmen square in beijing was the site of china’s main industries. china’s government headquarters. -pro-democracy demonstrations. (second choice)

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explanation: