Help pl. (1) Coyotes usually work together they hunt large animals like deer. (2) They take turns chasing the animal until it gets too tired, they drive the animal toward another coyote that is hidden. (3) With the help of its pack, the average coyote can bring down a 550-pound animal it weighs less than 50 pounds. (4) A hunt can last up to 21 hours coyotes do not give up easily. Select the word that best connects the ideas in sentence 3.
A.
although
B.
after
C.
but
D.
therefore

Plz asap read this sentence from paragraph 3 of the article. the boys and girls are merely asked to obtain the signatures of ten friends or relatives. how does the word "merely" affect the meaning of the sentence? a- it suggests that asking people to subscribe to the washington times is something negative. b- it implies that obtaining ten signatures is not a requirement for receiving a prize. c- it downplays the fact that to win the prize, children must ask people to subscribe to the washington times. d- it emphasizes that children receive the prize only if they obtain ten signatures.