Multiple choice

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

Dreadful limits are set in nature to the powers of ________.

  1. fidelity

  2. dissimulation

  3. inculpability

  4. solecism

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Dreadful is something terrible, appalling, fearful. In nature, dreadful limits would be set to the extent wrong has been done; so a negative connotation would characterize the blank. Of all the options, (2) and (4) connotates negative meanings. “Dissimulation” is to hide (one's feelings, motives, etc) by pretense; which will lead a person into wrong doing. Therefore, it fits our prediction and is the answer.
“Solecism” is a violation of good manner; breach of etiquette; which would not set dreadful limits in nature, hence ruled out. Hence, (2) is the answer.

Keep practicing — related questions