We lost confidence in him because he never _ the grandiose promises he had made
Correct answer: D. Delivered on
- A. Forgot about
- B. Reneged on
- C. Tired of
- D. Delivered on
Explanation
The sentence should read: "We lost confidence in him because he never delivered on the grandiose promises he had made."Here's why:- "Delivered on" is an idiomatic expression that means to fulfill or carry out promises, commitments, or expectations.- The sentence implies that he failed to fulfill his promises, which led to a loss of confidence.
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