According to the writer, some widely held beliefs about the common cold are
A
inevitable
B
irreconcilable
C
fallacious
D
societal
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The writer mentions that “some widely held beliefs about the common cold have turned out not to be true,” implying that there are widely held beliefs about the common cold that are not true, or are mistaken (fallacious).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15085)