Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with an appropriate word. The question is followed by four suggested answers. Choose the most appropriate one. When Tim pardoned Julia, he exhibited a _________ gesture of forgiveness.

  1. <font face="Arial">loving</font>

  2. <font face="Arial">suspicious</font>

  3. <font face="Arial">stingy</font>

  4. <font face="Arial">magnanimous</font>
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Magnanimous means generous or forgiving, especially towards an enemy or someone less powerful. It perfectly describes a gesture of forgiveness. Loving is too general, suspicious contradicts forgiveness, and stingy means the opposite of generous.

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