Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to the word in bold letters.

Abusive

  1. Rude in offensive

  2. Rude to offensive

  3. Rude and offensive

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Abusive means using harsh language or behavior, being rude and offensive. Option C correctly uses 'and' to connect two related negative qualities that define abusive behavior. Options A and B incorrectly use 'in' and 'to' which are not the appropriate conjunctions here.

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