Focus on this paragraph.

Question

Which words best convey Paine’s negative feelings toward reconciliation with Britain? Check all of the boxes that apply.

fatal

event

probable

dread

malice

consequences
I dread the event of a reconciliation with Britain now, as it is more than probable, that it will followed by a revolt ... the consequences of which may be far more fatal than all the malice of Britain.

Answer 1

The words that best convey Paine’s negative feelings toward reconciliation with Britain from the given paragraph are:

• fatal
• dread
• malice
• consequences

These words express his fears and concerns about the potential outcomes of reconciliation.