The (i)___________ of the old man's garb and home belied a (ii)___________ nature, and many people lamented his tendency to be outright juvenile in somber circumstances.For each blank select one entry from the corresponding choices. Fill all blanks in the way that best completes the text.A. (i) austerityB. (i) obsolescenceC. (i) povertyD. (ii) jovialE. (ii) jejuneF. (ii) inquisitive
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The (i)___________ of the old man's garb and home belied a (ii)___________ nature, and many people lamented his tendency to be outright juvenile in somber circumstances.For each blank select one entry from the corresponding choices. Fill all blanks in the way that best completes the text.A. (i) austerityB. (i) obsolescenceC. (i) povertyD. (ii) jovialE. (ii) jejuneF. (ii) inquisitive
Solution 1
The correct answers are:
(i) A. austerity (ii) D. jovial
The sentence then reads: "The austerity of the old man's garb and home belied a jovial nature, and many people lamented his tendency to be outright juvenile in somber circumstances."
Solution 2
The correct answers are:
(i) A. austerity (ii) D. jovial
The sentence then reads: "The austerity of the old man's garb and home belied a jovial nature, and many people lamented his tendency to be outright juvenile in somber circumstances."
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