Answer:
D
Explanation:
I am not positive because I do not know the context, but when you "uphold" something you are generally supporting it.
If I'm correct in thinking the play is "Romeo and Juliet", then Mercutio is related by being a character in said play. Hope this helps.
<em>ran-- so; they--created is the answer / adverbs.</em>
ᴘᴇʀᴘᴇᴛᴜᴀʟ ɪ ʙᴇʟɪᴇᴠᴇ ʙᴜᴛ ɪᴍ ɴᴏᴛ sᴏ sᴜʀᴇ