Question

11 cp midterm 25-26
read this excerpt from the passage.
“james tried to bow out of it with grace; stating the sculpture
would be ostentatious with the low - key vibe he was going
for.” (paragraph 5)
which of the following words could replace grace in this sentence without changing its overall meaning?
○ charm
○ blessing
○ beauty
○ kindness

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the meaning of "grace" in the context of "bow out of it with grace". "Grace" here implies doing something smoothly and attractively. "Charm" fits as it conveys a pleasant, attractive manner. "Blessing" refers to a favor or gift, "beauty" is about appearance, and "kindness" is about being nice—none match as well as "charm".

Answer:

A. charm