Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Ms. Gupta expressed her ______ for my political understanding.

admiration

The most appropriate option to fill in the blank is admiration.

The word "admiration" means "a feeling of respect and liking for someone or something that you consider to be excellent or outstanding." It is the most accurate word to describe the feeling that Ms. Gupta has for your political understanding.

The other options are incorrect.

• Location means "the place where something is situated or exists." It is not the correct word to use in this sentence because Ms. Gupta is not expressing her opinion of your location, she is expressing her opinion of your political understanding.
• Strength means "the ability to do something or to resist something." It is not the correct word to use in this sentence because Ms. Gupta is not expressing her opinion of your strength, she is expressing her opinion of your political understanding.
• Compassion means "a feeling of deep sympathy and understanding for someone who is suffering." It is not the correct word to use in this sentence because Ms. Gupta is not expressing her opinion of your compassion, she is expressing her opinion of your political understanding.