Whereas Shahid's_ personality made it difficult for his classmates to accept him, Javed ingratiated himself with his sweetness and modesty.
Correct answer: B. pretentious
- A. susceptible
- B. pretentious
- C. dashing
- D. pleasing
- E. sociable
Explanation
Correct Answer: B. pretentious Explanation: The sentence implies that Shahid's personality is difficult to accept, while Javed ingratiated himself with sweetness and modesty. "Pretentious" is the opposite of sweetness and modesty. Why other options are not correct: - A. susceptible: Susceptible is not the opposite of sweetness and modesty. - C. dashing: Dashing is not the opposite of sweetness and modesty. - D. pleasing: Pleasing is not the opposite of Shahid's difficult personality. - E. sociable: Sociable is not the opposite of Shahid's difficult personality.
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