Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blanks.

The ________ freemasons retained this classification in their so–called degrees; Freemasons also start out as ________ and then rise by ________ to the status of journeyman and master.

  1. ruinous; inured; increments

  2. speculative; apprentices; degrees

  3. inquisitive; veteran; accretion

  4. apathetic; novice; crescents

  5. oblivious; aspirants; upgradation

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

The first filler regarding ‘freemason’ can’t be negative. ‘Speculative’ and ‘inquisitive’ both fit the first blank. The operative word for the second blank is 'rise'. ‘Apprentices’ will rise by ‘degrees’ to become masters.