Directions: Select the correct word/phrase to complete a grammatical...
Explanation:
The correct answer is option 'A' - obstinately.
Meaning of the words:
- Obstinate: stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
- Dangerously: in a way that is likely to cause harm or danger.
- Madly: in a wild, insane, or frenzied manner.
- Maliciously: with the intention of causing harm or suffering.
Explanation:
The sentence is asking about the chances of eliciting any worthwhile information from a witness who is described as uncooperative. Therefore, we need to choose a word that describes the behavior of the witness.
- The word 'obstinately' means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action. This is the most appropriate word to describe a witness who is uncooperative. The witness is not willing to cooperate or provide any information, and their behavior is characterized by stubbornness.
- The word 'dangerously' does not fit in this context as it does not convey the intended meaning of uncooperative. It suggests that the witness poses a physical threat or is likely to cause harm, which is not what the sentence is asking.
- The word 'madly' does not fit in this context as it does not convey the intended meaning of uncooperative. It suggests that the witness is behaving in a wild or frenzied manner, which is not relevant to their cooperation or lack thereof.
- The word 'maliciously' does not fit in this context as it does not convey the intended meaning of uncooperative. It suggests that the witness is intentionally causing harm or suffering, which is not relevant to their cooperation or lack thereof.
Therefore, the correct word to complete the sentence is 'obstinately' as it accurately describes the behavior of an uncooperative witness who refuses to provide any worthwhile information.
Directions: Select the correct word/phrase to complete a grammatical...
The keywords are 'uncooperative witness'. It shows that the witness was firm and hard to persuade as he was not cooperative. 'Obstinately' means 'unreasonably determined, especially to act in a particular way and not to change at all'. Only option 1 fits in the context.