Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

The man reasoned that there ought to be a limit to sycophancy

  • A there can be no favour beyond a reasonable point
  • B sycophants need not talk all the time
  • C people should know when not to use flattery
  • D sycophants should know when to grant people requests
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The correct answer is C. people should know when not to use flattery

sycophancy;  using of flattery compliments to gain self-serving favour or advantage from another person.

Option C is correct. 
''The man reasoned that there ought to be a limit to sycophancy'' means that, they should be a limit to how people use flattery compliments on people especially when they stand to gain something in return.

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