The correct answer should be strong
While modern and antiquated are antonyms, weak would be the antonym of strong.
It's A. Gerald said that he will be ready at 7:30.
You don't need quotation marks because Gerald is not speaking. Someone else is saying that Gerald said he will be ready.
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The growing uncertainty about the outcome of events
Answer: C
Explanation: The sentence that best explains the expression "Writing is rewriting" is, "Our best writing is often the result of preparing drafts."