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While the ladies continued their small talk

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

While the ladies continued their small talk in the drawing room, I felt bored.

A.

whispering

B.

backbiting

C.

gossip

D.

light conversation

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Correct answer is D

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