Multiple choice

Directions: Choose appropriate meanings of the words in bold as per their contextual use.

People may talk as much as they like about their religion, but if it does not teach them to be good and kind, it's all a sham.

  1. fraud

  2. theory

  3. lie

  4. belief
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A sham is something fake, deceptive, or intended to give a false impression - a counterfeit appearance. Fraud (A) captures this deception perfectly. Theory (B) and belief (D) could be genuine, while lie (C) is typically verbal - sham refers to the entire deceptive practice or appearance.

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