Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
Although I was __________ of his new plans for the growth of the company, I relied on him as he was very honest.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. sceptical.
Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-
- sceptical- doubting that something is true or useful.
- convinced- completely sure about something.
- committed- prepared to give a lot of your time and attention to something because you believe it is right or important.
- persuaded- to make somebody do something by giving him/her good reasons.
"Sceptical" which means "doubting that something is true or useful" fits in the context appropriately.
Hence, it will be the correct choice.
Correct Sentence:-
Although I was sceptical of his new plans for the growth of the company, I relied on him as he was very honest.