Multiple choice

Directions: The question below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

On being asked for the passport, he _________ to his dismay that he had _________ to bring it along with him to the airport.

  1. shocked, failed

  2. realized, forgotten

  3. pleaded, neglected

  4. understood, lost

  5. recognized, missed
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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Realized' fits the context of suddenly becoming aware of something at a specific moment (when asked for passport). 'To his dismay' indicates an unpleasant discovery. 'Forgotten' is the correct verb meaning 'failed to bring' in this context. The phrase 'forgotten to bring' is idiomatic and correct.

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