In the following passage, a word has been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
In a ________ move, the robbers chose their next place of attack over 255 km away from the locations they had earlier ________ in Dewas.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. shrewd, targeted.
In the given question, the sentence describes the action taken by the robbers in a specific context.
- The word "shrewd" fits in the first blank, as it conveys the sense of a clever, astute, or cunning move.
- The word "targeted" suits the second blank, as it signifies the selection of specific locations for their previous attacks.
- Thus, the revised sentence would be: In a shrewd move, the robbers chose their next place of attack over 255 km away from the locations they had earlier targeted in Dewas.