Question

Which clue from the following sentence best helps clarify the meaning of the word "propriety"?

Answer 1

C.drew a coat over his shirt

The most immediate action Ivan Jakovlevitch does to show his propriety is to put on a coat. In this instance, we need to assume the coat is not a jacket you wear outside to ward off the cold, but rather part of a suit. By putting on the coat, he is dressing in a more proper and formal manner. He is following the social rules of the occasion. Propriety means to follow or conform to the social rules and behaviors of a situation.

Answer 2

Answer:

C. Drew a coat over his shirt.

Explanation:

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