Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/verb phrase from the given options and fill blank (v).

Honesty (i) __________ truthfulness in word and deed. (ii) ________ honest man always says what he really (iii) _____. He hates (iv) _____ a lie. He always means what he says. He is frank. If he likes or dislikes anything, he says (v) ________ plainly. He prefers to be put to (vi) ________ rather than say what he believes to be (vii) _____. He is true to (viii) _____ word. He never backs out of his promise.

  1. so

  2. as

  3. such

  4. them

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

The word 'so' functions as an adverb meaning 'in such a way' or 'to such a degree'. In the context 'says (v) ________ plainly', 'so' modifies 'plainly' and connects with the earlier structure. 'As' would require different construction ('as plainly as'), 'such' typically modifies nouns, and 'them' is a pronoun that doesn't fit syntactically.