Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
The teacher advised him to ______ his mistakes instead of hiding them.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The sentence describes a contrast between "hiding" mistakes and another action. The opposite of hiding or denying a mistake is to confess or acknowledge it, which is the definition of admit.
The most appropriate word that fits in the blank is ‘admit’ which means to confess to be true or to acknowledge.
Option ‘A’ is the correct answer.