Question

Identify the most appropriate words to complete the sentence:
The students who had the flu had a ______ reason for missing school. They normally have perfect attendance, and their absence that day was a _______.

• A. unjustifiable; travesty
• B. legitimate; aberration
• C. unwarranted; anomaly
• D. sensible; farce
• E. inconsolable; fluke

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

legitimate; aberration

The student should have a valid, justifiable reason for missing school. Their absence is an exception. The words that express these conditions the nearest are legitimate and aberration. Hence, Option B is correct. The rest of the options are not synonymous to the intended meaning, hence these are incorrect.