Question

    Choose the correct spelling of the bold word in the

    given sentence. The committee could not reach a conscence even after a six-hour long meeting yesterday.
    A Consensus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Conscious Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Cautious Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Conscientious Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    This word refers to a general agreement or a widespread opinion among a group of people. In the sentence you provided, "The committee could not reach a consensus even after a six-hour long meeting yesterday," consensus would imply that the committee members couldn't come to an agreement.

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