Question

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
____________ so long ago, virtually everyone seemed _____________ that a sizeable majority of British voters ____________ reaffirm their faith and confidence in a united Europe. Unfortunately, what was considered to be a remote possibility has actually become a very ____________ reality. A small majority of voters ____________ to take Britain out of the European Union (EU) in the referendum held on June 23.
a remote possibility has actually become a very ____________ reality.
A) ominous B) grim C) dire D) haunting

Answer 1

Explanation:

1 haunting

2ominous

3grim

4dire

Answer 2

Answer:

haunting

ominous

grim

dire