Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with an appropriate word. The question is followed by four suggested answers. Choose the most appropriate one.

He raised __________ objections against the proposal.

  1. trifling

  2. trifle

  3. trivial

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is 'trivial' (adjective), which properly modifies 'objections'. 'Trifling' and 'trifle' are grammatically incorrect here - 'trifling' would work as an adjective but is semantically wrong, while 'trifle' is a noun/verb.

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