Question

read the paragraph, then choose the word that best completes the sentence. christopher swain swam down a river to make people aware of pollution. to make the swim bearable, swain left the river almost daily, sometimes to see his family. he returned on the following day to wherever he had stopped. along the way, swain received support from local communities, which bought t - shirts he was selling and allowed him to stay on their farms. swains efforts did not go unnoticed. he received the international earth day award. swains efforts resulted in ________. a criticism b suspicions c commissions d publicity

Explanation:

The text states that Swain's efforts "did not go unnoticed" and he received an award. This implies that his actions gained attention. "Publicity" means public attention or notice. "Criticism" (negative judgment) is not indicated. "Suspicions" (doubts) are not relevant. "Commissions" (tasks or orders) also do not fit the context of receiving an award for being noticed.

Answer:

D. publicity