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    Question

    Fill in the blanks using appropriate forms of the words given in brackets from the choices given below them.

    The articles began with some ____ words about us (flatter)

    A flatter Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B flatteringly Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C flattery Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D flattering Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: Flattering (appropriate form of the word): In this context, "flattering" is used as an adjective to describe the type of words in the articles.   Options:   (a) Flatter: This is the base form of the word and does not fit the sentence structure. (b) Flatteringly: This is an adverb form and is not suitable for describing the words in the context of the sentence. (c) Flattery: This is a noun form, referring to praise or compliments, but it doesn't fit the structure of the sentence. (d) Flattering: This is the correct adjective form, and it appropriately describes the type of words used in the articles.

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