Question

In the following question, choose the option that best fills in the blank to complete the sentence logically and correctly.

Although we know that our adversary's pace is _______ compared to our own, we would be foolish to be ________.

• A. Languid, vigilant
• B. Torpid, complacent
• C. Rapid, callous
• D. Accelerated, prudent

Answer 1

The correct option is B Torpid, complacent

The use of the conjunction 'although' indicates a contrast in sense within the sentence. Being vigilant or prudent cannot be termed as being 'foolish', and so (A) and (D) can be rejected. If we know that the adversary's pace is rapid compared to our own, we would not be callous or indifferent and so (C) is ruled out. (B) is the answer because it means that even if we know that the adversary is progressing slower (torpidly) than we are, it will be foolish to be complacent (which means to be satisfied without being aware of danger or defeat).

So, the correct answer B) torpid, complacent.