Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.

The signalman was _________ all responsibiity for the railway accident.

  1. cleared away

  2. cleared off

  3. cleared out

  4. cleared of

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

'Cleared of' means 'declared to be free from'. This meaning fits in the framework of the meaning of the sentence.