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Grandfather liked us children to learn self-discipline, and, unlike
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Grandfather liked us children to learn self-discipline, and, unlike many others of his generation, seldom ________ us even for those actions that we felt deserved censure.
| Two Answers |
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| A. rewarded |
| B. consoled |
| C. upbraided | D. applauded | E. cherished |
| F. chided |
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19 Mar 2026, 02:24
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The correct answers are $\(\mathbf{C}\)$. upbraided and $\(\mathbf{F}\)$. chided.
Explanation
The sentence structure relies on the phrase "unlike many others of his generation" and the concluding clause "even for those actions that we felt deserved censure."
- Censure means strong disapproval or harsh criticism.
- The children expected to be punished or scolded because they knew they had done something wrong.
- The grandfather, however, "seldom" did this. Therefore, we need two words that mean to scold, criticize, or reprimand.
The Synonyms:
- Upbraided: To find fault with someone; to scold.
- Chided: To rebuke or hold someone back with words; to scold mildly.
Why the other options don't work:
- Rewarded (A) and Applauded (D): These are synonyms for each other, but they don't make sense in context. It is unlikely a grandfather would "seldom reward" a child for an action that "deserved censure" (bad behavior); he wouldn't reward bad behavior at all.
- Consoled (B): This means to comfort someone in a time of grief. There is no indication of grief here, only potential punishment for bad actions.
- Cherished (E): This means to protect and care for someone lovingly. It does not fit the logical contrast of "deserving censure."
Explanation
The sentence structure relies on the phrase "unlike many others of his generation" and the concluding clause "even for those actions that we felt deserved censure."
- Censure means strong disapproval or harsh criticism.
- The children expected to be punished or scolded because they knew they had done something wrong.
- The grandfather, however, "seldom" did this. Therefore, we need two words that mean to scold, criticize, or reprimand.
The Synonyms:
- Upbraided: To find fault with someone; to scold.
- Chided: To rebuke or hold someone back with words; to scold mildly.
Why the other options don't work:
- Rewarded (A) and Applauded (D): These are synonyms for each other, but they don't make sense in context. It is unlikely a grandfather would "seldom reward" a child for an action that "deserved censure" (bad behavior); he wouldn't reward bad behavior at all.
- Consoled (B): This means to comfort someone in a time of grief. There is no indication of grief here, only potential punishment for bad actions.
- Cherished (E): This means to protect and care for someone lovingly. It does not fit the logical contrast of "deserving censure."
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