Which of the following italicized parts indicates cause？A．The sailors were at the mercy of

Which of the following italicized parts indicates cause？

A．The sailors were at the mercy of the wind and waves.

B．He declined the invitation on the ground of a previous engagement.

C．In the classroom, he found Jack on the point of departure.

D．Harry achieved his goal by force of determination.

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