What is the best answer for this question?

[HellBoy87]

Dear : Teachers

Plz help me to solve my problem. I have a sentence and i want you to show me the best answer.

Example
The man are cheerful. They are in good ______
a - temper
b - mood
c - spirits
d - disposition

I used dictionary to look up the meaning of 4 words but i still dont know what the best answer is? and Why? So i want your help ! Can u go into details? I'm very grateful!
PS: Sorry for my bad English !

[Anglika]

What would be your first choice?

note correction: "men" (plural verb so has to be plural noun)

[HellBoy87]

Originally Posted by Anglika

What would be your first choice?

note correction: "men" (plural verb so has to be plural noun)

Sorry. It is my mistake....

The men are cheerful. They are in good ______
a - temper
b - mood
c - spirits
d - disposition

[Anglika]

And your choice?

[HellBoy87]

Originally Posted by Anglika

And your choice?

In my opinion, the answer is "b" (mood). I dont understand clearly about the difference between the four words. They have the same meaning. Can you explain details when they are used?
Sorry for my bad English !

[Anglika]

Because the subject and verb are both plural, the sentence's construction shows you cannot use a singular word, so temper, mood and disposition are not correct in this space. The only possible answer is "spirits".

The words are not in fact synonymous:

a good temper = the person has an equable/even temper
a good mood = The person is relaxed and content
a good disposition = The person has a good character

good spirits = the person/people are happy and cheerful

I am sure your English is improving all the time!

[HellBoy87]

Thanks Anglikia for your enthusiasm. I'm grateful for your help...^^