Multiple choice

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

The poem has its own ________ significances. The story still remains a _____ for them. In this tale I really like the _____ disappearances of all.

  1. mysterious, mystery, mystical

  2. mystical, mystery, mysterious

  3. mysterious, mystical, mysterious

  4. mystical, mysterious, mystical
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The first blank requires "mystical" as an adjective describing significances (relating to spiritual mystery). The second needs "mystery" as a noun in the phrase "remains a mystery". The third uses "mysterious" as adjective describing disappearances (unexplainable). Option B correctly provides: mystical, mystery, mysterious.

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