Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with correct word.

Although initial investigations pointed towards him, the _______ events proved that he was innocent.

  1. preceding

  2. additional

  3. subsequent

  4. extra
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Subsequent means coming after something in time or order. The sentence contrasts initial investigations with later events that proved innocence. Preceding would mean before, which contradicts the logic. Additional and extra don't establish the temporal relationship needed.

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