A newspaper reporter was assigned to cover a recent crime in her town--someone had knocked down mail boxes in front of ten resid
ents’ homes. Which of these sentences has the right tone for an objective newspaper article? A. the heinous crime was not witnessed by anyone, but the perpetrators will pay.
B. Residents met to discuss ideas for discouraging future vandalism.
C.Figuring out who committed this evil act is a priority of police.
D. The silly prank is a mere inconvenience to the homeowners involved.
I think that cringe means that a response to embarrasement. But right now in this text I think this word means that they didn't want that to happen. Or they thought that was not good. Hopefully it's right. I mean that's just my opinion. :D