Multiple choice

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

Although ________, almost self-effacing, in his private life, he displays in his plays and essays a strong _________ publicity and controversy.

  1. conventional, interest in

  2. monotonous, reliance on

  3. shy, aversion towards

  4. retiring, penchant for

  5. evasive, impatience with
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Note the word 'although', which is a thought reverser. He avoids but still is in publicity. Thus, option 4 is correct.

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