Multiple choice

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

During the 1960's assessments of the family shifted remarkably, from general endorsements of it as a worthwhile, stable institution to widespread ________ it as an oppressive and bankrupt one whose ____________ was both imminent and welcome.

  1. fight from …… restitution

  2. fascination with …… corruption

  3. rejection of …… vogue

  4. censure of …… dissolution
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

As the given sentence promotes the idea of family as a negative institution, therefore both the blanks must be replaced by the negative words. Of all the options, 'censure' and 'dissolution' are the most appropriate among the given answer choices and gives a cogent meaning to the sentence. Hence, (4) is the answer.

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