choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Though________by opposition from his own supporters, the Chairman pressed ahead with his plans.
- shaking
- shook
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shaken
- was shaken
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
The completed sentence would be: "Though shaken by opposition from his own supporters, the Chairman pressed ahead with his plans."
In this sentence, "shaken" is the past participle form of the verb "shake," and it correctly describes the Chairman's emotional state as a result of opposition from his own supporters.