Question

Although he

---- his
record of success, his failure to bring
in any new business told another
story.
A. clamored ... mediocre
B.
touted... impeccable
C. vilified... outstanding
D. minimized ... humble
E. proclaimed ... modest

Answer 1

Although he touted his impeccable record of success, his failure to bring in any new business told another story.

Step-by-step explanation:

"Touted" means to promote or praise highly, which fits the context of the person promoting or praising his record of success.

"Impeccable" means flawless or faultless, which indicates that the person's record of success is being portrayed as without any mistakes or shortcomings.

Therefore, the answer is B. touted ... impeccable.

Answer 2

Answer:Although he TOUTED his IMPECCABLE record of success, his failure to bring in any new business told another story. Thus, option B is correct.

Explanation: This statement shows the opposite of the intended outcome. Despite a (positive) record of success, he failed to being in new business (negative).