Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.

Q:

Mrs. Hall was prepared to excuse the scientist’s strange habits and ______ temper. 

• 1
  irate
• 2
  success
• 3
  irritable
• 4
  irritate