Multiple choice

The ______ child was a constant torment for the baby sister.

Directions: The sentence below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five sets of words labelled from (1) to (5). Choose the set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

 

 

  1. docile

  2. acquiescent

  3. intractable

  4. pliable

  5. controllable
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A child who is a torment has to be 'intractable' that is stubborn or hard to manage. All other options are opposite in meaning. Hence, Option (3) is correct.

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