Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The politician's inflammatory remarks were heavily criticised.
A
The politican's rude remarks were heavily criticised
B
The politician's provocative remarks were heavily criticised
C
The politician's bombastic remarks were heavily criticised
D
The politician's tribalistic remarks were heavily criticised
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "inflammatory" refers to something likely to provoke strong feelings of anger or hostility. Therefore, "provocative" captures this essence well.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11349)