The sentence uses active voice as the subject 'committee' performs the action 'decided'.

'Receive' is the correct spelling. Remember the rule: 'i' before 'e' except after 'c'.

'Ephemeral' means short-lived or temporary. 'Transient' has the same meaning.

Direct questions should be enclosed in quotation marks and end with a question mark inside the quotes.

'Quickly' modifies the verb 'ran' by describing how the action was performed, making it an adverb.

'Caustic' means sarcastic and harsh, which fits the context of offending people. Other options suggest positive qualities.

'News' is an uncountable noun and takes singular verb 'is', not 'are'.

'Meticulous' means showing great attention to detail. 'Careless' is its direct opposite.

The sentence is grammatically correct. 'Data' can take plural verb in modern English, and the sentence is properly constructed.

'Appreciate' means to recognize the value of something. 'Apprise' means to inform, 'appraise' means to evaluate, and 'apprehend' means to arrest.