Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word in the given sentence.
Arthur has some strange ideas, but on this occasion, I am inclined to agree with him.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. tended.
This suggests a tendency to agree with Arthur on this particular occasion. So, the sentence means that Arthur has some strange ideas, but on this occasion, the speaker tends to agree with him.
The word "inclined" can indeed be synonymous with "tended," as both imply a disposition or tendency toward a certain viewpoint or action.
Hence, the most appropriate meaning of "inclined" in the context of the sentence is: Tended.