SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 16

SSC GD Constable (English) - 11 Feb 2019 Shift 1 • English • Q16

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.

The judge found him _________ of murder.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. guilty.

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  1. criminal- a person who has done something illegal.
  2. innocent- not having done wrong.
  3. guilty- having broken a law; being responsible for doing something wrong.
  4. honest- (used about a person) telling the truth; not lying to people or stealing.

"Guilty" which means "having broken a law; being responsible for doing something wrong." fits in the context appropriately.

Hence, it will be the correct choice.

Correct Sentence:-

The judge found him guilty of murder.