Read the sentence. The shopkeeper smiled at David as if he were just telling a joke, but his disparaging comments made David feel insulted and embarrassed. Based on context clues in the sentence, what words most likely could replace disparaging, but still keep the meaning of the sentence the same? Select two options. uplifting funny belittling D uncomplimentary D hilarious

## Step 1<br />The problem is asking us to find two words that can replace 'disparaging' in the sentence while maintaining the original meaning. The sentence describes a situation where David feels insulted and embarrassed due to the shopkeeper's comments. Therefore, the word that we are looking to replace 'disparaging' should convey a negative or derogatory tone.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />We need to analyze each of the given options:<br />- 'Uplifting' and 'funny' are generally associated with positive emotions and are unlikely to cause someone to feel insulted or embarrassed.<br />- 'Belittling' and 'uncomplimentary' both carry negative connotations and can be used to describe comments that are derogatory or belittling.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />Based on the analysis, 'belittling' and 'uncomplimentary' are the words that can replace 'disparaging' in the sentence while maintaining the original meaning.