Multiple choice

Directions: Select the option that fills in the blanks most suitably (in the same order).
Is there really anything like a 'soft killer technology', or are these ________ simply designed to ________ the general public?

  1. genteelisms, apprehend

  2. horns, anticipate

  3. euphemisms, confuse

  4. hammer and tongs, derange

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C Correct answer
Explanation

'Soft' is the operative word in this sentence. Of all these options, (1) and (3) fit our prediction. The tone of the sentence for the second blank is slightly negative, so 'confuse' would be cogent with 'euphemisms' (a word or phrase so substituted) and gives sense to the sentence. Hence, (3) is the answer.

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