Question

Select the best word to fill in the blank.


They knew their mother was angry about the mud on the carpet, and they tried to __________ her by offering to wash the dog.

(1 point)
Responses

A) mollify
A) mollify

B) exploits

B) exploits

C) misanthropy

C) misanthropy

D) venerable

Answer 1

The best word to fill in the blank is:

A) mollify

So the complete sentence would read: "They knew their mother was angry about the mud on the carpet, and they tried to mollify her by offering to wash the dog."

"Mollify" means to soothe or calm someone's anger or feelings.