Question

Complete the sentence using one of the following:
I apologise, I insist, I promise, I suggest

(in a restaurant) You must let me pay for the meal. ..........

• A. I apologise.
• B. I suggest.
• C. I insist.
• D. I promise.

Answer 1

The correct option is C I insist.

'Apologise' refers to being sorry for any mistake committed;

'Insist' refers to making a powerful request ;

'Promise' refers to an assurance that one will do something;

'Suggest' refers to a kind of advice which the listener may or may not follow;

In the given sentence, the speaker makes a strong request to pay the bill. So, the correct answer is , C) I insist.