Multiple choice

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

Politicians are expected to be diplomatic, not candid.

  1. humorous

  2. witty

  3. frank

  4. cunning

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

Candid means being honest, direct, and frank in expressing opinions, sometimes to a fault. The sentence contrasts diplomatic behavior (careful, measured communication) with being 'candid' (straightforwardly honest), suggesting that politicians are expected to be tactful rather than bluntly frank.