Considering language use in the text, it’s correct to say:
- A The conjunction “Thus” (l. 2) expresses contrast.
- B The ‘s in “government’s” (l. 13) is the contraction of is.
- C The phrase “the most” (l. 26) is the opposite of the least.
- D The modal “can” (l. 36) expresses permission.
- E The possessive adjective “their” (l. 37) refers to “changes” (l. 36)