Multiple choice

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

Bishop's ________ for landscape was evident when he passionately described the beauty of the scenic Hudson Valley.

  1. consecration

  2. deference

  3. ardor

  4. compliance

  5. vapidity

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

The clue word in this sentence is 'evident', which provides an explanation to the phrase that precedes it. Thus, the word for the blank must be similar in meaning to 'passionately'. As 'ardor' means passion, therefore it replaces the blank. Hence, (3) is the answer.