Critical Reading > Sentence Completions

Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

The show’s host was usually genial, but he had a reputation for turning ------- when provoked by guests who challenged his opinions.

(A) surly
(B) intrusive
(C) lenient
(D) convincing
(E) giddy 

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The Correct answer is A.

Explanation

It makes sense to say that someone who is typically “genial,” or friendly, would turn “surly,” or irritable, when provoked.