Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blanks.

It is __________ that those who expect _______ from others are seldom merciful themselves.

  1. strange, sincerity

  2. unpardonable, kindness

  3. stupid, sympathy

  4. paradoxical, elemency

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

The sentence describes a contradiction: people who want mercy from others are often not merciful themselves. 'Paradoxical' fits the first blank, and 'clemency' (mercy) fits the second.