He wants to be welcome, but wants to be cautious as well
The correct answer is B) To emphasize the emotional impact of this tragic loss of life.
This pause is commonly used by high commanders to express their condolescenses in a respectful and brief way. In society, it is oftentimes known as 'a moment of silence' that represents silent contemplation, reflection and is mainly a gesture of respect, particularly in mourning for those who have died recently.
Answer:
Switzerland maintained a state of armed neutrality during the first world war. However, with two of the Central Powers (Germany and Austria-Hungary) and two of the Entente Powers (France and Italy) all sharing borders and populations with Switzerland, neutrality proved difficult. Under the Schlieffen Plan, the German General Staff had been open to the possibility of trying to outflank the French fortifications by marching through Switzerland in violation of its neutrality, although the plan's eventual executor Helmuth von Moltke the Younger selected Belgium instead due to Switzerland's mountainous topography and the disorganized state of the Belgian Armed Forces.[1] From December 1914 until the spring of 1918, Swiss troops were deployed in the Jura along the French border over concern that the trench war might spill into Switzerland. Of lesser concern was the Italian border, but troops were also stationed in the Unterengadin region of Graubünden
Explanation:
1. The adverb that modifies the verb is c) ever. Without it, it wouldn't be completely clear as to which time frame the speaker refers to. It may have been for example the last year, or in some other particular moment.
2. The adverb that modifies the verb is b) always. It adds to the sense of urgency of wearing a life jacket when rafting. Without it, the meaning of this sentence wouldn't be so precise.
I would say the correct answer is C. breezes that never come inside the house.
To me, this option makes the excerpt sound somewhat melancholic and sad, as if the narrator would like the breeze to come inside the house and bring some life into their home. The other options don't really have much to do with the mood of the setting.