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Example Question #371 : Nouns In One Blank Texts
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
She blamed her roomate's __________ in leaving the window open and letting the cat escape.
Possible Answers:
deference
subterfuge
petulance
negligence
hindrance
Correct answer:
negligence
Explanation:
The phrase "leaving the window open" does not indicate an active deed or intentional action. The correct answer will indicate the roomate's inaction. "Negligence," meaning carelessness or inattention, is the best choice among the answers.
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