GCE English Language 2023 Objective — Question 20

Question 20 of 140 from the General Certificate of Education (GCE) English Language 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Because the couple cannot agree on many things, their relationship is now ______. A. stressed B. uneasy C. strained D. tensed

A. stressed
B. uneasy
C. strainedCorrect
D. tensed

Explanation

'Strained' best describes a relationship under pressure/difficulty due to persistent disagreement.

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