
Royalty and a sense of responsibility are ______ to a stable marriage. A. indispensable B. inseparable C. indirect D. indisputable
The sentence emphasizes that "royalty and a sense of responsibility" are essential requirements for a stable marriage. To determine the correct word, we analyze the options based on their meaning and contextual fit:
Indispensable (A) means "absolutely necessary or essential," directly conveying that the two qualities are required for a stable marriage.
Inseparable (B) implies a relationship between the two qualities themselves (they cannot be separated from each other), rather than their necessity to marriage.
Indirect (C) is irrelevant, as the sentence does not describe a non-direct relationship.
Indisputable (D) means "unquestionable," focusing on certainty rather than necessity.
The phrase "are ______ to" requires a term expressing necessity.
Answer: A