Question

In earlier times, people whose views conflicted with "received opinion" often had to (recant, portend) their ideas or face the consequences.

a) Recant
b) Portend
c) Both
d) Neither

Answer 1

In earlier times, people whose views conflicted with "received opinion" often had to recant their ideas or face the consequences.

Step-by-step explanation:

In earlier times, people whose views conflicted with "received opinion" often had to recant their ideas or face the consequences. They were required to retract or renounce their beliefs to avoid punishment or negative repercussions from those in power. Portend means to serve as a warning or indication of something to come, and is not applicable in this context. Therefore, the correct answer is a) Recant.