Multiple choice

Directions: Look at the italic part of the sentence. Three possible substitutions (1), (2) and (3) for the italic part are given. If one of them is better than the italic part, mark it as the answer. If any of the substitution doesn't improve the sentence, mark (4).

The woman was asked to go to police station but she denied.

  1. refused

  2. agreed

  3. denied to go

  4. no improvement needed
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A Correct answer
Explanation

'Deny' in this context is intransitive and doesn't take an object. 'Refused' is transitive and works correctly with the implied object (going to the police station). 'Denied to go' is grammatically incorrect. 'Agreed' changes the meaning.

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