Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The government has hardened its ______ against the agitators and imposed a curfew in the area.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. stance.
Let's see the meaning of the given words:
- Manner - a way in which a thing is done or happens.
- Orientation - the action of orienting someone or something relative to the points of a compass or other specified positions.
- Bearing - a person's way of standing or moving.
- Stance - the attitude of a person or organization towards something a standpoint.
The given blank needs a word that would describe the government's attitude.
From the given options, it is clear that stance is the best fit word for the given blank.
Hence, the correct answer is Option 4 i.e. stance.