Multiple choice

The ----------- of such crimes is increasing at a terrifying rate..

  1. hunch

  2. highlight

  3. identity

  4. host

  5. incidence

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E Correct answer
Explanation

'Incidence' refers to the rate, frequency, or occurrence of something - often used with negative phenomena like crimes, diseases, or accidents. The phrase 'incidence of such crimes' means how frequently these crimes are happening. The sentence states that the frequency/occurrence of these crimes is increasing at a terrifying rate.