Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blanks.

When criticized for his ________ performance, the athlete responded with an angry ____ directed at his coach and his teammates.

  1. disloyal, speech

  2. disastrous, panegyric

  3. eccentric, diatribe

  4. lackluster, harangue

  5. immutable, invective

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

A 'lackluster' performance explains the criticism, and a 'harangue' is a long, aggressive speech, which fits the athlete's angry response.