In the given sentence, a blank is given indicating that a word is missing.…
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In the given sentence, a blank is given indicating that a word is missing. Among the four given options, a combination of words fit the blank thereby making it grammatically and contextually correct. Choose that option as your response.
Such parents __________ between saying no and giving in but neither response seems satisfactory to them.
A. Vacillate
B. Terminate
C. Quiver
D. Waver
- A.
AB
- B.
BD
- C.
CB
- D.
DA
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Correct answer: D
Answer: Both 'waver' and 'vacillate' correctly complete the sentence.
Explanation: The sentence describes parents who are undecided between saying no and giving in. Both verbs mean to be indecisive, so they fit the context.
waver — to be undecided between two opinions or courses of action.
vacillate — to alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive.
terminate — to bring to an end (does not mean be indecisive).
quiver — to tremble or shake (does not mean be indecisive).
Final sentence: Such parents waver/vacillate between saying no and giving in, but neither response seems satisfactory to them.