Question

choose the word that correctly completes the following sentence. on television, an endless parade of journalists — stop talking about the \peaceful transfer of power.\ couldnt couldnt couldnt

Explanation:

The context suggests a negative - ability situation. "Couldn't" is the past - tense of "can't" and is used to express inability in the past. In this sentence, it implies that the journalists were unable to stop talking.

Answer:

couldn't