Rewrite the following sentence so that the modifier is directly after the thing it is describing. You can add/delete words, if necessary. Spitting out hot lava, my friend took photos as the volcano erupted.

Which phrase most closely matches the meaning of the word pleasantries in this excerpt from susan glaspell's trifles? county attorney: (as one turning from serious things to little pleasantries) well ladies, have you decided whether she was going to quilt it or knot it? a. tea cakes b. trivial talk c. foolish actions d. childish behavior