Multiple choice

Which forms of the word: "pacify" will fit the sentences given below?

It is very important to attract a child’s attention in order to _____ him. Cigarettes are __ for adults. He does not encourage _____ nor does he endorse war.

  1. pacificate, pacifiers, pacifism

  2. pacify, pacifiers, pacifism

  3. pacify, pacified, pacifiers

  4. pacificate, pacificated, pacifiers

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The first blank needs the verb 'pacify' to calm the child. The second refers to soothing objects, requiring the plural noun 'pacifiers'. The third names the philosophy of opposing war, which is 'pacifism'.