Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicised part of the sentence.
His speech was full of affectation.

• A. boasting
• B. pretence
• C. pedantry
• D. euphemism

Answer 1

The correct option is B pretence

“Affectation” means behaviour, speech, or writing that is pretentious and designed to impress.

Option B is the correct answer because “pretence” means an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true, hence it is the correct answer.

Option A is incorrect because “boasting” means self praising about oneself, which doesn’t necessarily mean being pretentious, hence incorrect.

Option C is incorrect because “pedantry” means to have an excessive concern with minor details or rules, which Ian not the same as being pretentious, hence incorrect.

Option D is incorrect because “euphemism” means an indirect word substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt, which is not the same as pretence hence it is incorrect.