From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The incumbent chairman won the election by a ______ of twenty votes.
- surplus
- concensus
- space
-
margin
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
"Margin" is the correct term used to describe the difference by which an election is won. "Surplus" refers to an excess amount. "Consensus" is a general agreement. "Space" is unrelated to election results.