Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option that best replaces the underlined portion.

He doesn't seem to have a proclivity for discernment. We were very friendly until we had that terrible quarrel. But that's all water under the bridge now.

  1. a poise of a jingoist

  2. an aptitude for good judgment

  3. has a way with the odds

  4. a show up at odd moments
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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Proclivity for discernment' refers to natural tendency or inclination to recognize something. Only option (2) is suited to this sentence. Option (1) consists of word jingoist who is a chauvinist, patriot, therefore, can't be applied here. Option (3) is also inappropriate as it doesn't make much sense. 'Show up at odd moments' is also inappropriate because in latter part of sentence, speaker tells of quarrel. Therefore, only option (2) is appropriate to replace underlined words in given sentence.

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