Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, out of the given alternatives choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.

His speech was full of affectation.

  1. boasting

  2. pretence

  3. pedantry

  4. euphemism

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

It means an effort to appear to have a quality not really or fully possessed; the pretense of actual possession: an affectation of interest in art; affectation of being rich.