Question

Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicized 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

The highlighted word means 'deliberately pretending'.

Option B is correct. 'Pretence' also means 'pretending'. Thus, it has the required meaning and is the correct answer.

Options A, C and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.

'boasting' means 'showing off', 'pedantry' means 'flashy display' and 'euphemism' means 'a polite way of saying something harsh'.