Which of the following pairs of homonyms can be used to fill in the blanks most suitably?
She ____ the obligation of attending the kitty party with patience, but soon the mindless chatter began to ____ her.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The first blank requires a verb in the past tense meaning 'endured' or 'carried,' which is 'bore' (past tense of 'bear'). The second blank requires a verb meaning 'to make weary or restless,' which is 'bore' (present tense, as 'began to bore her'). The word 'boar' refers to a wild pig and is not contextually appropriate for either blank.