Question

read this paragraph from the excerpt from sense and sensibility. he was not an ill - disposed young man, unless to be rather cold hearted and rather selfish is to be ill - disposed: but he was, in general, well respected; for he conducted himself with propriety in the discharge of his ordinary duties. based on the description of mr. john dashwood above, what does the word propriety mean? ○ genuine kindness ○ honorable behavior

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "propriety", we analyze the context. The passage says Mr. John Dashwood was well - respected because he conducted himself with "propriety" in his duties. He is described as not ill - disposed (except for being cold - hearted and selfish) and well - respected. "Genuine kindness" doesn't fit as he is cold - hearted. "Honorable behavior" makes sense as conducting oneself with propriety in duties, leading to respect, aligns with acting honorably.

Answer:

B. honorable behavior