Answer: A
Explanation: Periods, commas, or colons are not needed in this case because the sentence can stand on its own.
Answer:
whats the underlined word?
The right answer is "A. The clergy "
You should be referring to the quote from "The Canterbury Tales" where the word gold is used to represent the clergy in all its purity that leaves it in such a high standard that nothing can reach it, just as gold can not be attained by rust.
I’m confused what is your question?
