Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Charles Dickens was different in his style of writing from most of his ______ in the Victorian era.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1, i.e. ‘contemporaries'.
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Contemporaries: a person living at the same time or of approximately the same age as another. |
In this sentence, we are talking about the time, era. Hence, the most appropriate word here would be ‘contemporaries’.
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Critics: a person who expresses an unfavourable opinion of something. Confidants: a person with whom ones shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it to others. Cronies: a close friend or companion, best friend. |
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