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In a ________ turn of events, as the two boys came face-to-face, the mischievous student who had started the rumor shouted out, “April Fools!” before Ryan threw a punch. Tony’s heartbeat slowed to the ______ of a slow waltz, and he noticed Mr. Edwards, the principal, moving in a _____ path as he weaved his way through the crowd of students who had gathered. When Mr. Edwards reached the boys they were laughing together at the practical joke- which was a _______ ending to a potentially harmful situation.
  • a)
    sinuous, poignant, fortuitous, tempo
  • b)
    sinuous, poignant, tempo, fortuitous
  • c)
    poignant, sinuous, tempo, fortuitous
  • d)
    fortuitous, tempo, sinuous, poignant
  • e)
    fortuitous, sinuous, poignant, tempo
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Solution: “Fortuitous” means ‘happening by chance rather than intention’ and therefore, fits accurately into the first blank which refers to a turn of events. “Tempo” or ‘rhythm’ is mostly attributed to music and makes a suitable fit for the second blank swhich requires a noun rather than an adjective. Eliminate options 1, 2, 3 and 5. "Sinuous" means ‘having many curves and turns’ and can be attributed to a “path”. Therefore, “sinuous” aptly fits into the third blank which talks about a “path through a crowd of students”. “Poignant” means ‘evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret’ which fits suitably in the fourth blank that talks about an ending to the situation. Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
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