In each of the following sentences, parts of the sentence are left blank. Beneath each sentence, four different ways of completing the sentence are indicated. Choose the best alternative from among the four.

It will take some time for many South Koreans to _______ the conflicting images of North Korea, let alone to _____ what to make of their northern cousins.

[CAT 2000]

A

reconcile, decide

B

understand, clarify

C

make out, decide

D

reconcile, understand