Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate pair of words to make the sentence a meaningful one. Each sentence is followed by five pairs of words. Choose the correct pair.

In a sticky situation it is always better to be _________ and tell the truth than to ________.

  1. equable, capitulate

  2. considerate, concede

  3. forthright, prevaricate

  4. charitable, relent

  5. liberal, concur
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The use of ‘and’ before ‘tell the truth’ indicates need for a similar word. This is found in ‘forthright’ (truthful). ‘Than’ points to use of an opposite of telling the truth, i.e. prevaricate’ (lie, or avoid the truth).

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