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.

Tempers ran high among the old timers, who _________ the young mayor and his ______ city council.

  1. despised, bewitching

  2. applauded, elite

  3. resented, revolutionary

  4. forgave, activist

  5. feared, indolent
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The old timers are angry and a very close look at the two blanks makes it obvious that they are annoyed because of the ways of the young mayor. So the best suited answer is (3).

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