Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.Osama bin Laden turned out to be the _________ in 9/11 attacks.

  1. lynchpin

  2. linchpin

  3. 1&2

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Both "lynchpin" and "linchpin" are correct spellings of the same word meaning the essential element that holds things together. "Linchpin" is the more common modern spelling, while "lynchpin" is a variant. Both accurately describe bin Laden's central role in the 9/11 attacks as the key organizer. Therefore, "1&2" (both are correct) is the accurate answer.

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