At first they were _ to part ways, but they were glad they did so in the end.
Correct answer: B. Reluctant
- A. Ready
- B. Reluctant
- C. Thrilled
- D. Excited
- E. Eager
Explanation
The sentence should read: "At first they were reluctant to part ways, but they were glad they did so in the end."Here's why:- "Reluctant" means unwilling or hesitant to do something, which fits with the initial resistance to parting ways.- The sentence implies that they eventually found it beneficial to part ways, despite initial hesitation.
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