Critical Reading > Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
The notoriously temperamental American actor Edwin Forrest was known for his ------- both on stage and off.
(A) apologies
(B) musings
(C) inequities
(D) histrionics
(E) philosophies
The Correct answer is D.
Explanation
The term “histrionics” in this context refers to Forrest’s theatrical performances as well as to the emotional outbursts that likely accompanied his temper.
