Question
Verbal and Logical Ability Question on Fill in the Blanks
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the words that best fit the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
The school headmaster maintained that he could _______ minor lies but could not pardon such _______ lie.
A
Not forgive … a blatant
B
Defend … a negligible
C
Shield … simple
D
Justify … trifling
E
Excuse … a shocking
Answer
Excuse … a shocking
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is option (E): Excuse … a shocking