Multiple choice

A foolish consistency is the _________ of little minds, adored by little statesman and philosophers and divines.

  1. pinch hitter

  2. hobgoblin

  3. circumspect

  4. prudence

  5. sagacity
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

“Foolish consistency” has the direct impact on the blank. Therefore, the blank would be replaced by the negative word. “Hobgoblin” is a frightening apparition, bogy, therefore, fits our prediction. Hence, (2) is the answer. 

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