EXPLANATION
E19. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:
"The politician's speech was full of _______ promises."
a) hallow
b) hollow
c) hallo
d) halow
ANSWER: b) hollow
EXPLANATION:
The correct word to complete the sentence is:
b) hollow
The sentence would read: "The politician's speech was full of hollow promises."
The word "hollow" is used to describe something that is insincere, lacking substance, or without real value or meaning. In the context of the sentence, it suggests that the promises made in the politician's speech were empty or not likely to be fulfilled. Therefore, "hollow" is the appropriate word choice.
The other options, "hallow," "hallo," and "halow," do not fit the intended meaning of the sentence or correspond to standard English vocabulary.
