In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A – D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
We nearly lost the trend of his argument because of its complexity but the…………..of his language was our saving grace
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simplicity
- correctness
- openness
- naivety
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
The underlined word in the sentence is "complexity," which refers to the state of being intricate, complicated, or difficult to understand. The sentence indicates that the complexity of the argument made it challenging to follow. The opposite of complexity is "simplicity." Option A, "simplicity," because it suggests that the straightforward and easy-to-understand nature of the language used in the argument was what made it easier for the audience to comprehend.