Despite signs of a truce, the country's dilemma remains, should they let the north country remain _or should they _it.
Correct answer: A. autonomous... conquer
- A. autonomous... conquer
- B. free... self-governing
- C. independent... separated
- D. quelled... annexed
- E. subordinate... subservient
Explanation
- Correct Answer: A - Explanation: The sentence presents a dilemma, and the words in the blanks should represent two different options. Only option A provides two different options - letting the north country remain or conquering it.
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