Many familiar words have different meanings when they are used in different contexts. Study the following sentences carefully and decide in which sentence stage means "to plan, arrange and carry out".

Many familiar words have different meanings when they are used in different contexts. Study the following sentences carefully and decide in which sentence stage means "to plan, arrange and carry out".

A.The union kept the plans alive to stage new strikes.

B.The scientists have added another stage to the rocket.

C.Michael Jackson is a star of the stage, screen and television.

D.I believe in the national independence as the first stage of responsible self-government.

正确答案是A