Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with an appropriate word. The question is followed by four suggested answers. Choose the most appropriate one.

He ______ his father's murder.

  1. avenged

  2. revenged

  3. settled score

  4. None of these
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Explanation

The correct answer is 'avenged' because it's the correct verb form meaning to inflict harm in return for a wrong. 'Avenge' is used transitively: 'He avenged his father's murder.' 'Revenge' is typically used as a noun or as a reflexive verb ('He revenged himself'). 'Settled score' would need 'settled the score'.

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