It is the best to be silent than to speak in anger
Correct answer: A. the best
- A. the best
- B. to be silent
- C. than
- D. to speak in
Explanation
The sentence "It is the best to be silent than to speak in anger" is a grammatically correct and idiomatic way to express the idea that silence is preferable to speaking in anger.
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