Not a word was spoken by the criminal in self-defense.

• A. The criminal spoke not a word in self-defense.
• B. The criminal in self-defense spoke no word.
• C. The criminal did not speak a word in self-defense.
• D. The criminal spoke in self-defense, not a word.

• The criminal did not speak a word in self-defense.

Please select one of the options to reveal the correct answer.