Question

The paths of glory lead ________ to the grave.

• A. straight
• B. but
• C. in
• D. directly

Hint:

In questions where multiple answers might seem correct, consider both the general usage and any specific literary or contextual clues provided to determine the best fit.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Analyze the common usage and literary reference. The phrase, when considered without literary context, suggests a direct progression or inevitability. Thus, "straight" implies a direct, unaltered path leading to an outcome.

Step 2: Select the appropriate word that enhances the meaning. Although "but" is a famous part of Thomas Gray's poem "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard," in a straightforward fill-the-blank without that specific literary context, "straight" could also be appropriate as it emphasizes the inevitability and directness of the outcome (death) following glory.