Question

1. what does the word \harbinger\ mean as used in the excerpt? \at first, a fairly small swarm came. they were the harbingers sent to survey the land. and then appeared on the horizon a slowly moving mass.\(56) a. a safe place to be b. a group sent ahead c. a bad omen d. a group staying behind

Explanation:

In the context, "they were the harbingers sent to survey the land" indicates that the small swarm was sent ahead to check the area. So "harbinger" here means a group sent ahead.

Answer:

B. A group sent ahead