Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
If the video clip of the murder had not been shared on social media, the world would likely have remained ___________ of the tragedy.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. unaware.
Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-
- recognised- to know again somebody/something that you have seen or heard before.
- unconfirmed- not confirmed as to truth or validity.
- unaware- not knowing about or not noticing somebody/something
- renowned- famous for something.
As the tragedy came to the public domain because of it's sharing on social media, it can be said that if it had not been shared the public would have been unaware of it.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.
The correct sentence will be-
If the video clip of the murder had not been shared on social media, the world would likely have remained unaware of the tragedy.