Question

Fill in the blanks with the right choice of words.

Do not be fooled by her ____ manner; her superficial ____ belies her worldliness.

• A. ingenuous - proficiency
• B. worldly - simplicity
• C. unsophisticated - naivete
• D. gregarious - isolation
• E. off-hand - serious

Answer 1

The correct option is C unsophisticated - naivete

The adjective 'unsophisticated' means lacking refined worldly knowledge or tastes and it best befits the context of the first blank whereas the word 'naivete' refers to lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement which fits the context of the second blank. Thus C is the correct answer- it fits the given context and conveys the required meaning.

Do not be fooled by her unsophisticated manner; her superficial naivete belies her worldliness.

None of the other choices fit the context.