Multiple choice

Directions: Use the correct word to fill in the blank.

It is very difficult to make out his actual ___________ from his words.

  1. intent

  2. intense
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A Correct answer
Explanation

'Intent' means intention, purpose, or aim - exactly what the sentence is conveying about trying to understand someone's meaning from their words. 'Intense' is an adjective meaning extreme in strength, which doesn't fit grammatically or semantically.

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