Not sure of the answers but i think its (When examining primary sources).
I would say the answer would be C but the actual meaning of the word "punctilious " means showing great attention to detail or correct behavior . Matthew may have be trying to spell it correctly or just came up short . So therefore it would be A .
Answer:
plodding: slow, so the blackbirds are moving in a slow, lazy manner
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