Question

Though he was angry at the naughty boy's rudeness, he________ himself and talked

Though he was angry at the naughty boy's rudeness, he________ himself and talked to him with patience．
A. persuaded
B. prepared
C. hid
D. calmed

Answer 1

答案D
本题考查词义辨析，从该题从句意思“尽管他对那淘气男孩的粗鲁很生气”，结合后面分句意思“他耐心地同他交谈”，当然是“使自己平静下来”。