Multiple choice softskills communication

Jane’s behaviour ___________ the issue at hand.

  1. was aggravating to

  2. aggravated

  3. had aggravated

  4. was aggravating for

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The verb 'aggravate' is a transitive verb meaning to make a problem or situation worse. 'Jane's behavior aggravated the issue' is the most direct and grammatically correct past tense usage. The other options use unnecessary prepositions or incorrect tense structures for a simple completed action.