Multiple choice

Directions: For the following question, choose the option that fills up the blank most correctly.

A foolish consistency is the _________ of little minds, adored by little statesman and philosophers and divines.

  1. pinch hitter

  2. hobgoblin

  3. circumspect

  4. prudence

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

'Foolish consistency' has the direct impact on the blank. Therefore, the blank would be replaced by the negative word. 'Hobgoblin' is a frightening apparition, bogy, therefore, it fits our prediction. Hence, (2) is the answer.

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