Multiple choice

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

For the French, India was up for grabs and the only _________ block was the English who also ________ imperial ambitions.

  1. impending, promoted

  2. irrefutable, encouraged

  3. stumbling, fostered

  4. hobbling, nurtured

  5. mature, having

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C Correct answer
Explanation

‘Block’ goes only with ‘stumbling’. ‘Stumbling block’ means an obstacle. So, the English acted as a hurdle for the French because both countries wanted to grab control of India.

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