Question

The following question consists of a single sentence with one blank only. You are given six words denominated by A, B, C, D, E and F as answer choices and from the six choices you have to pick two correct answers, either of which will make the sentence meaningfully complete.

While discretion and quiet negotiations are useful, such divergence in public statements also fuels _________ that something deeper and more troubling may exist on the ground. 

A.  definitely     B. speculation      C. conjecture     D. validate     E. ascertainty     F. proofs

A A and B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B B and C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C D and F Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D E and A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E F and C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

since MAY is mentioned, nothing is definite and thus, speculation or conjecture is the correct usage.

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