Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence below has two blanks. Beneath the sentence are five sets of words. Choose the set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence.

A careful __________ of the house revealed no clues and hence, investigators were left __________.

  1. prodding, inconclusive

  2. incineration, abandoned

  3. autopsy, unattended

  4. examination, perplexed

  5. appraisal, unresolved
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The house revealed no clues. The word ‘investigators’ makes it pretty clear that there was some inspection. So, the word has to be ‘examination’. Investigators did not find any clue, so it is natural that they were left confused or perplexed.

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