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Question 4 • CMS 2025-2026 English I CREDIT RECOVERY

Read the sentence. While we could never prove it, we suspected him of duplicity , so we were never able to fully trust him despite his numerous good deeds. What is the most likely definition of "duplicity”?

Answer
A
determination
B
cunning
C
counterfeiting
D
dishonesty

Explanation

Duplicity means deceitfulness or being dishonest, often by acting one way while hiding your true intentions. The sentence says the speaker suspected him of duplicity and therefore could not fully trust him, which points to dishonesty. “Dishonesty” is the correct choice.

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