Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with most suitable word or phrase from the options.

I was present at the scene of crime ____________.

  1. by chance

  2. per chance

  3. by fluke

  4. by luck
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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Per chance' is a literary/poetical phrase meaning 'by chance' or 'accidentally'. While 'by luck' and 'by fluke' are common expressions, 'per chance' is the more sophisticated, literary choice often found in formal writing or poetry.

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