Question

the teacher showed great ______ when she realized they were sick with the flu and could not attend class.
although his comment was ______ as rude, he had only meant to offer honest feedback.
because beauty is ______, two people can look at the same painting and have completely different opinions.

Explanation:

1. For the second sentence: The context is that the comment seemed rude but was intended as honest feedback. The word "perceived" fits, as it means regarded or seen in a certain way.
2. For the third sentence: The idea that two people can have different opinions on the same painting points to beauty being subjective, meaning based on personal perspective.

Answer:

1. Second blank: perceived
2. Third blank: subjective