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Well, a compund is putting two words together to create one. I don't see a compund owrd in this sentence. The closest word I see to being a compound word would be "slide off" but that would only be if it was written as "slide-off." Or it could be "started" because it has "start" and "ed" in it.
It could be "slide-off" or "started." I'm unsure.
Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton can do that.
Answer: C. His reputation for clever dealing betrays him when he tells the truth.
The statement in letter c shows irony because it presents contrasting events. Mr. Hauchecorne is a clever person however the irony strikes on him when nobody believes him and makes fun of his cleverness when he said the truth about the string.