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UPCAT English practice question 41: The mayor's closing speech was so ______ that even his longtime critics applauded.

Correct answer

D. compelling

The "so ... that" structure requires a cause matching the effect. Only a compelling speech explains applause from critics.

The mayor's closing speech was so ______ that even his longtime critics applauded.

  1. tedious
  2. muddled
  3. brief
  4. compellingCorrect

Why D is correct

The "so ... that" structure requires a cause matching the effect. Only a compelling speech explains applause from critics.

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