Idioms exist in every language. They are words or phrases that aren't meant to be taken literally. For example, if you say someone has "cold feet," it doesn't mean their toes are actually cold. Rather, it means they're nervous about something. Idioms can't be deduced merely by studying the words in the phrase.
        
             
        
        
        
The answer is c I believe ! good luck in the test or whatever your assessment is
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
Were
Explanation:
Since there are two people we are talking about, they were closing up practise. "Dr. Girourd and Dr Kutner was closing their practise" doesn't ring quite as well as if you were to say they *were* doing something. 
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
I believe the linking word is Sounded
Explanation:
 
        
             
        
        
        
C- messages will be the answer