Question

1. he was a severe critic of that policy and used every opportunity to protest against it. as used in this sentence, “severe” most nearly means

a uncompromising
b unpleasant
c plain
d flexible

1. the father felt very tender when he held his newborn son in his arms and started to sing to him. as used in this sentence, “tender” most nearly means

a affectionate
b soft
c sore
d young

Explanation:

• For the word "severe" in "He was a severe critic of that policy and used every opportunity to protest against it", "uncompromising" best fits as a severe critic is one who is firm and not willing to make concessions.
• For the word "tender" in "The father felt very tender when he held his newborn son in his arms and started to sing to him", "affectionate" is the most appropriate as it describes the loving and caring emotion of the father.

Answer:

1. A. uncompromising
2. A. affectionate