Question

I should not have .............. to talk in such a .............. strain especially when I had not studied the man to whom I was talking.

• A. daring, commanding
• B. try, bold
• C. ventured, peremptory
• D. emboldened, reckless

Hint:

When selecting words for tone, ensure both fit the sentence’s structure and convey the intended level of authority or risk.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The first blank requires a verb meaning "attempted or risked doing something," and "ventured" is the precise fit, implying taking a chance to speak in a certain way without knowing the person well.
The second blank describes the tone or style of speaking — "peremptory" means decisive, commanding, and possibly abrupt, which fits perfectly in the sentence’s context.
Option (A) "daring, commanding" comes close but lacks the exact nuance of risk-taking and the specific authoritative tone implied here.
Option (B) "try, bold" is grammatically awkward with "should not have" and does not carry the refined tone of the original sentence.
Option (D) "emboldened, reckless" implies carelessness rather than the precise authoritative manner suggested by "strain."
Hence, option (C) gives the most contextually accurate and grammatically fitting answer.