Question

The only draw back was that his very perfection had made necessary a series of evasion and even deliberate falsehoods on the part of herself and her husband , highly distasteful to both . they were lovers of truth, but they realized that there are times when truth must be sacrificed .
a) What was the only drawback?
b) Pick out the word from the passage that means the same as 'shortcoming'
c)when must the truth be sacrificed ?
(ch-4 keeping it from harold )

Answer 1

1.The only draw back was that Harold's very perfection and intelligence.
2.drawback
3.truth be sacrificed when, to prevent loved ones from getting hurt
In this case Harold's parents lie about Bill's profession to prevent his feelings from getting hurt.