fine , severe
toll , simple
penalty , low
damage , cruel E. punishment , harsh
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The correct answer is: A. fine, severe.
A fine is a sum of money that is imposed as a punishment for an offense. A severe fine is one that is very high and is likely to have a significant impact on the person who is fined. In this case, the fine was too severe to bring about an improvement in collection, because people were simply unable to afford to pay it.
The other options are incorrect for the following reasons:
- A toll is a fee that is charged for the use of a particular road or bridge. It is not a punishment, and it is not typically considered to be severe.
- A penalty is a punishment that is imposed for breaking a rule or law. It can be a fine, imprisonment, or other form of punishment. A low penalty is one that is not likely to have a significant impact on the person who is penalized.
- Damage is harm or injury that is caused to something. It is not a punishment, and it is not typically considered to be cruel.
- Punishment is a penalty that is imposed for breaking a rule or law. It can be a fine, imprisonment, or other form of punishment. A harsh punishment is one that is severe and is likely to have a significant impact on the person who is punished.