Children not only provide cheap labor, but they are also_ as they do not complain about mental tensions given to them or about harsh treatment.
Correct answer: E. docile
- A. impertinent
- B. facile
- C. presumptuous
- D. hesitant
- E. docile
Explanation
- Correct Answer: E - Explanation: The sentence talks about children providing cheap labor and not complaining. The word "docile" fits in this context, indicating that children are obedient and easy to manage.Certainly, let's go through the explanations with the reasoning for why other options are not correct:
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