Multiple choice

Directions: In the question given below, an incomplete stem of sentence is given. It is followed by five parts of the sentence numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Pick the most appropriate part to complete the sentence meaningfully.

Although initial investigations pointed towards him,

  1. the preceding events corroborated his involvement in the crime

  2. the additional information confirmed his guilt.

  3. the subsequent events established that he was guilty.

  4. the subsequent events proved that he was innocent.

  5. he gave an open confession of his crime.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The use of 'although' implies that the information in the second clause is contrary to the information in the first clause.

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