English MCQ #11493

She praised the apprenticeship scheme loudly in parliament, privately telling editors it starved trainees of stipends compared with rival provinces. Which word best captures her outward stance versus private judgment?

English MCQ #11493

  1. Question 1

    Q1. She praised the apprenticeship scheme loudly in parliament, privately telling editors it starved trainees of stipends compared with rival provinces. Which word best captures her outward stance versus private judgment?

    • A) Straightforward boosterism backed by unseen praise
    • B) Hypocrisy between performed support and backstage criticism
    • C) Indifference bordering on contempt for parliament
    • D) Neutral reporting without any political angle

    Answer: Hypocrisy between performed support and backstage criticism

    Explanation: Public praise combined with private criticism defines hypocrisy; the politician performed support in parliament while privately condemning the same scheme to editors.