Multiple choice

Directions: The following sentence has a blank space and four words or groups of words are given after the sentence. Out of these four choices, select the word or group of words which you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and mark your choice on the Answer Sheet.

The minister had to_____some awkward questions from reporters.

  1. fend

  2. fend at

  3. fend out

  4. fend off
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The phrasal verb fend off means to defend oneself against an attack or to push away something unwanted, such as awkward questions. Fend at and fend out are not standard English phrasal verbs in this context.

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