Complete this famous quote by John Dryden: "Who think too little, and who talk too __________" ?
Correct answer: C. much
- A. often
- B. long
- C. much
- D. fast
Explanation
Dryden contrasts poor thinking with excessive speech in the line, “Who think too little, and who talk too much.” The balanced structure makes “much” the necessary completion.
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