Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blanks (in the same order).

A careful __________ of the house revealed no clues, hence investigators were left __________.

  1. prodding, inconclusive

  2. incineration, abandoned

  3. autopsy, unattended

  4. examination, perplexed
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The house revealed no clues. The word ‘investigators’ makes it pretty clear that there was some inspection. So, the word has to be ‘examination’. Investigators did not find any clue, so it is natural that they are left confused or perplexed.

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