Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
She asked, 'Did you now not want to swim, Paul?' Paul felt an uncomfortable (4)________.
Answer
The correct answer is C: suspicion. An 'uncomfortable suspicion' means Paul sensed something was wrong or that he was being trapped, which fits perfectly with the deceptive tone of Aunt Jenny's questioning.
A.guess
B.view
C.suspicion✓ Correct
D.drop
Explanation
An 'uncomfortable suspicion' means Paul sensed something was wrong or that he was being trapped, which fits perfectly with the deceptive tone of Aunt Jenny's questioning.
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