Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The child ________ not guilty of shoplifting.

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  1. questioned
  2. nagged
  3. said
  4. pleaded

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Option 4 : pleaded
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The correct answer is 'Pleaded'.

Key Points

  • Among these options, 'pleaded' is the only verb that accurately conveys the act of formally declaring innocence in response to an accusation.
  • The verb "pleaded" (or "plead") is used in legal contexts to express a formal statement of innocence or not guilty in response to an accusation or charge (अनुरोध करना).
  • In the given sentence, it implies that the child formally stated their innocence regarding the accusation of shoplifting.
  • Therefore, the correct sentence is: 'The child pleaded not guilty of shoplifting.'
Hence, the correct answer is 'option 4'.

Additional Information

Now let's look at the other options and their meanings:
Questioned: asked someone questions to seek information or clarification (Hindi meaning: प्रश्न किया)
Nagged: annoyed or irritated someone by constantly complaining or criticizing (Hindi meaning: पीड़ा देना)
Said: stated or uttered something (Hindi meaning: कहा)

 

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