Which word completes the sentence correctly? 'He was ___ for his honesty and was trusted by all.'
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. admired
- Step 1: 'Was ___ for' needs a past participle (passive). Step 2. Admired fits. Answer: admired. Why not the others: the others are present participle, base verb and noun.
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