Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The TV _____________ of the incident was extremely poor.

coverage

The correct answer is coverage.

The word "coverage" refers to the extent to which something is reported on or discussed. In this case, the TV coverage of the incident was extremely poor, meaning that it did not provide a comprehensive or accurate account of what happened.

The other options are not as appropriate in this context.

• Scope refers to the range or extent of something. This is not the same as coverage.
• Compassing refers to the act of surrounding or including something. This is not the same as coverage.
• Sweeping refers to something that is broad or comprehensive. This could be seen as the opposite of poor coverage, as it implies that the coverage was too broad or comprehensive.