The class could not keep a straight face on hearing the strange pronunciation of the new teacher. A. remain silent B. remain serious C. remain mute D. remain disturbed

remain silent
remain serious
remain mute
remain disturbed

The correct answer is A. remain silent.

The other options are incorrect because they do not describe the situation accurately.

  • Option B, remain serious, is incorrect because the class was not serious. They were laughing.
  • Option C, remain mute, is incorrect because the class was not mute. They were laughing.
  • Option D, remain disturbed, is incorrect because the class was not disturbed. They were laughing.

The class could not keep a straight face on hearing the strange pronunciation of the new teacher. This means that they were laughing. They were not silent, serious, mute, or disturbed.