For each of the questions 13 to 16, select the two answer choices that, when used to complete the sentence, fit the meaning of the sentence as a whole and produce completed sentences that are alike in meaning.

The first indication of impending disaster came at about 6 p.m., with _________ silence. The wind dropped, and the sky immediately grew dark.

(A) an ominous
(B) an auspicious
(C) a menacing
(D) a propitious
(E) an awkward


Answer: (A) (C)

Explanation: In the above sentence we are talking about a bad situation so ominous and menacing is the correct option.
So, option (A) and (C) are correct.

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