Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blanks.

A controversial plan to build an immense dam in Brazil's rainforest was stalled when it _______ a formidable bloc of ___________ in ecologists and indigenous tribes alike.

  1. resulted, hostilities

  2. gained, supporters

  3. attracted, opponents

  4. lead, protesters

  5. drew, proponents

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

The clue word is 'stalled', which makes option (3) the correct answer. A plan is stalled only when it attracts formidable opposition.