From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Because the couple cannot agree on many things, their relationship is now ____.
- uneasy
- tensed
- stressed
-
strained
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
The correct word to complete the sentence is 'strained'. When a relationship is under pressure due to disagreements, it is often described as 'strained'.