Question

The city’s decision to build more parks was _________ by residents for improving quality of life, but it was __________ by developers who saw it as a misuse of valuable land.

• A. applauded
• B. supported
• C. opposed
• D. lauded
• E. embraced

Hint:

Pay attention to who is reacting and whyResidents and developers often have conflicting interests — use logic and tone to pick the best fit

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A, C

This sentence describes a decision that received **mixed reactions** — a **positive** response from residents and a **negative** one from developersThe conjunction **"but"** highlights this contrast and helps guide the tone needed for each blank
First Blank "The city’s decision to build more parks was by residents for improving quality of life"
The phrase "improving quality of life" suggests a benefit and thus a **positive reaction** from residents
(A) applauded fits well because it means praised or approved enthusiastically
(B) supported and (E) embraced are also positive, but "applauded" best conveys an active, public appreciation, making it the most fitting

Second Blank "but it was by developers who saw it as a misuse of valuable land"
Developers see the land use as inefficient — indicating a **negative reaction**
(C) opposed is the best choice, meaning they were against the decision
(F) denounced could also work but is a much stronger term, implying moral outrage or harsh public condemnation — which may be too intense for a disagreement over urban planning

Thus, the correct answer is (A) applauded and (C) opposed, capturing the contrast in public sentiment toward the city's decision