The correct answer is “ can you clarify what you mean?”
Answer:
D) Punishment
Explanation:
The noun <em>scourge </em>refers to something or someone that causes great trouble or suffering, or the use of a whip as an instrument for physical punishment. Some synonyms of scourge are <em>torment, affliction </em>and <em>punishment.</em> As a result, Mandela means that children should run freely and not be menaced, confronted or taken advantage of.
A? i mean it sounded like the author was surprised by the way he was treated
I believe it’s called an antecedent.
It’s probably the first one hopefully you will get it