Multiple choice

Directions: Select the most appropriate filler(s) for the blank(s) such that the sentence makes coherent sense.

The author of the Lord of the Rings hated the ________ of modern living so much that he ________ his car and his television.

  1. conveniences ….. gave up

  2. contraptions ….. set off

  3. inanities ….. gave off

  4. mechanization ….. gave in

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A Correct answer
Explanation

“Car” and “television” gives the clue for the first blank, thus “conveniences”, “contraptions” and “mechanics” fit our prediction. He hated them so much that he gave up his car and his television. “Gave up” is the correct usage for second blank, hence (1) is the answer.

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