Multiple choice

Directions: Complete the passage with the best choice. The Conservative Party, which dominated British politics in the 20th century, is a shadow of its former self.............There is now only one conservative Member of Parliament from Scotland and none from Wales. Large cities such as Liverpool elect no conservatives.

  1. Moreover. the selection of parliamentary candidates is in the hands of small groups with extreme views

  2. Elsewhere in Europe right-wing parties continue to thrive

  3. Thatcher governed Britain for 11 years and was generally known as the "iron lady"

  4. Even when a conservative candidate is elected it is usually by a narrow margin

  5. Their role in the European Parliament at this time inspired neither respect nor confidence

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

The passage discusses the decline of the Conservative Party in specific regions. Option D provides a logical continuation by describing the difficulty of electing candidates even in areas where they might still be competitive.

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