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 

正确答案>>>

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.