Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
She didn't want to talk about it, but he kept _____ the topic.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The sentence is: “She didn’t want to talk about it, but he kept ____ the topic.”
The phrase “bringing up” means: to introduce or mention a topic
So the sentence means: He kept mentioning the topic even though she didn’t want to talk about it.
Why others are wrong:
B) backing out → means withdrawing or quitting
C) giving away → means revealing or donating
D) putting off → means postponing