Instruction Directions: Complete the sentence using the word or set of words…
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Instruction
Directions: Complete the sentence using the word or set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole:
Question
Mrs. Kangana Raut was taken aback by Timothy's ______, as she had never before seen a child disrespect his elders so blatantly.
Answer: B. impudence — Answer: impudence. Why: The sentence says Timothy blatantly disrespected his elders, so the missing word should mean rude or impertinent behavior. impudence —…
- A.
reverence
- B.
impudence
- C.
jauntiness
- D.
humility
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Correct answer: B
Answer: impudence.
Why: The sentence says Timothy blatantly disrespected his elders, so the missing word should mean rude or impertinent behavior.
impudence — means impertinence or audacious rudeness, which matches the description of disrespect toward elders.
reverence — means deep respect; this is the opposite of the behavior described, so it is incorrect.
jauntiness — means a cheerful, lively confidence; it does not specifically indicate rudeness toward elders, so it does not fit.
humility — means modesty; this is also the opposite of being disrespectful and therefore incorrect.
Conclusion: "impudence" best matches the context because it denotes rude, disrespectful behavior toward elders.