Question

His inability to speak English puts him at a ________ When he attends international conferences.

1. A.
   advantage
2. B.
   disadvantage
3. C.
   disadvantageous
4. D.
   disadvantaging

Answer 1

B
题意：他不会讲英语，使他在参加国际会议时处于不利的情况。at a disadvantage处于不利的地位。A项不符合题意，C项是形容词形式，D项是v. -ing形式，不是正确结构。