He gives the … that he is wealthy but he really isn't.

Analyze the question The sentence is: "He gives the __ that he is wealthy but he really isn't." We need a noun that fits the structure "gives the _ that..." and carries the sense of appearing to be something one is not.

Explain the concept This tests collocations (words that naturally go together). The set phrase is "give the impression that...", which means to make people believe something, whether or not it is true. The "but he really isn't" part signals that the appearance is false, so we need a word about seeming, not about facts.

Test each option

• A. impression: "gives the impression that he is wealthy" is a natural, correct collocation. It suggests he appears wealthy, and the "but" shows it is not true.
• B. opinion: You "give an opinion" (your view on a topic), but you do not "give the opinion that he is wealthy" in the sense of appearing to be wealthy. It also would not suit the idea of a false appearance.
• C. attribute: An attribute is a quality or characteristic. "Gives the attribute that..." is not idiomatic.
• D. indication: "Gives an indication" is possible, but an indication usually points to something real or likely, and "gives the indication that" is weaker and less idiomatic here. It does not capture the false appearance as well.

Answer The best choice is A. impression.

Exam tip Learn the common "impression" phrases: give the impression that, create an impression, make a good impression. When a sentence has "but" followed by the reality, look for words about appearance or seeming.