Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence below has two blanks. Beneath the sentence are five sets of words. Choose the set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

His party has received the worst _______ since independence and his position as party president has become _______.

  1. below, powerless

  2. impetus, impressive

  3. support, fettered

  4. drubbing, precarious

  5. setback, vulnerable
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Here, the key word is ‘worst’. We can easily rule out options (1), (2) and (3). And ’precarious’ is a better expression in the second place.

Keep practicing — related questions