Question

Pick the correct word: The minister gave a long ____________ on climate change.

• A. Delusion
• B. Elusion
• C. Illusion
• D. Allusion

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Allusion

• Delusion → a false belief or misconception. ❌

• Elusion → the act of escaping or avoiding something. ❌

• Illusion → something that deceives or misleads the senses; a false idea. ❌

• Allusion → an indirect reference to something. ✅

👉 So, “allusion” is the only one that could possibly fit grammatically and logically.