Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
William couldn’t stop _____________ against the comments of the officer.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. reacting.
Reacting means responding to something, often in an emotional or instinctive way.
Opening: In this context, "opening" doesn't fit well. "Opening against the comments" doesn't convey a clear meaning.
Responding replying or reacting to something.
Starting implies initiating something. In the context of the sentence, "starting against the comments" doesn't make logical sense.
In this sentence, "reacting" is the most suitable option to convey that William is expressing his thoughts in response to the comments made by the officer.