Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate option.

The news of the secret pact _______ despite official efforts for secrecy.

  1. revealed

  2. leaked out

  3. disclosed

  4. spread
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'leaked out' is the standard idiomatic expression for information becoming public despite efforts to keep it secret. Other options like 'revealed' or 'disclosed' are transitive verbs that would require an object or a different sentence structure.

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