Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the nearest meaning to the word in bold.

The offender was produced in the court on Monday.

  1. culprit

  2. victim

  3. advocate

  4. suspect
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Explanation

An offender is someone who violates laws, rules, or social norms. 'Culprit' directly refers to someone guilty of an offense or crime. 'Victim' is the opposite - someone who suffers from the offense. 'Advocate' is someone who supports or defends others, not someone who commits offenses. 'Suspect' is someone believed to be guilty but not yet proven, whereas an offender has actually committed the violation.

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