Multiple choice

Directions: Select the option that fills in the blank most suitably.

Crime frequently increases during periods of social ________.

  1. ruin

  2. havoc

  3. trends

  4. upheaval

  5. calumny

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Crime increases during times of social unrest. Therefore, the perfect term to fit the blank here is 'upheaval', which means a strong violent disturbance especially in society.