C
you don't need to know how I know.
I’m not sure but it may be B
Hope this helps :)
Introduction
Thesis
Body 1
Body 2
Conclusion
punishment (imposition of a penalty as a response to an action or behavior that seemed unacceptable) = retribution (punishment as a vengeance for a wrong or criminal act)
taciturn (someone who is not loud or talkative) = silent (someone who is not speaking or not making any noise)
contrived (something that was created deliberately) = planned (something that is existing or was created according to a plan)
countenance (someone's facial expression) = expression
retinue (a group of advisers or a group of people escorting someone important) = attendants (an assistant to an important person)
pleasing (something satisfying) = conciliatory (something intending to conciliate and pacify opposing views)
Answer to Question 18:
I believe the answer is B: he never ate vegetables, but now he loves them.
Answer to Question 19:
I believe the answer is B: beautiful while also being unique.
Explanation to Question 18:
The <em>ate </em>in the sentence clarifies that he used to never eat vegetables, but now he does.
Explanation to Question 19:
<em>Unique </em>in the sentence is clarifying that the uniqueness of the home's furniture is positive, so it's not beautiful or unique; the furniture is beautiful and unique at the same time.