Fill in the blank with the correct adjective: The _______ old man gave his warm coat to the beggar.
Question and options
Fill in the blank with the correct adjective:
The _______ old man gave his warm coat to the beggar.
The _______ old man gave his warm coat to the beggar.
- Arrogant
- Hostile
- Genuine
- Benevolent
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - Benevolent
Benevolent means kind and generous, fitting someone who gives his coat to a beggar. Arrogant and hostile are negative; genuine does not describe generosity.
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