It's a ___ that you missed the concert; it was wonderful.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. pity
- Step 1: Read the sentence and decide what kind of word the gap needs. Step 2. 'It's a pity that' is the natural phrase. Answer: pity. Why not the others: 'Regret', 'sorrow' and 'sadness' do not follow 'It's a'.
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