SAT Question of the Day #25

The sentence below has two blanks, which indicate that something has been omitted.  Choose the set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fit the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

QUESTION:  The critic refused to turn in his review of the movie, telling his editor that it would be a complete waste of time to ______ a film whose complete worthlessness is ______ to even the least discerning moviegoer.

A.  mock….figurative
B.  ignore….obnoxious
C.  enjoy….doubtful
D.  condemn….obvious
E.  assess….welcome

The answer is:  D.  condemn….obvious