Question

question 8 of 10
read this passage:

on the wall exactly opposite there was a photograph of
gregor when he was a lieutenant in the army, his sword in
his hand and a carefree smile on his face as he called forth
respect for his uniform and bearing.

—david wyllie, trans., the metamorphosis

which word could replace the underlined word without changing
the overall meaning of the sentence?

a. admiration
b. contempt
c. happiness
d. criticism

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the meaning of "respect" and the options:

• "Admiration" means a feeling of respect and approval, matching "respect" in the context of his uniform/bearing.
• "Contempt" (dislike) and "criticism" (finding faults) are opposite.
• "Happiness" is about joy, not respect. So "admiration" is the best replacement.

Answer:

A. admiration