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While the ladies continued their small talk in the drawing room, I felt bored.

A. whispering

B. backbiting

C. gossip

D. light conversation

Answer: Option D

small talk: polite conversation about unimportant or uncontroversial matters, especially as engaged in on social occasions.

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