Multiple choice

Directions: Read the given text carefully and fill in the blank with the most appropriate option that would complete the text.

That the speaker was so oblivious as to be unable to discern the effect he had on others was not lost on the audience, who quickly stood up to leave, hoping their action would at least ______.

  1. serve an uncommon retort

  2. send an unambiguous message

  3. deliver a clarion call

  4. provide an arcane counterpoint

  5. present a cryptic contradiction
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Correct. The clues in the text are the feelings of both the speaker and the audience. The speaker is oblivious to the reaction of the audience and the audience wants to make it clear. By walking out, they have sent an unambiguous message or a clear message.

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