From the words or group of words lettered A to D, below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The teacher sent the boy out of the class for his impertinence
- timidity
- indifference
-
rudeness
- cheating
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
Impertinence; lack of respect; rudeness.