Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option that best replaces the underlined portion.

Knowing that I didn't have permission to take the car, I had twinges of guilt as I drove out the drive way.

  1. had a veracity to stand by

  2. had screams to loaf about

  3. had something to write home about

  4. was feeling conscience-smitten
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

'Twinges of guilt' means a feeling of guilt on doing something wrong intentionally. 'Conscience smitten' means distressed conscience due to same wrong doing. So, (4) is the correct option choice.

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