Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The child _____________ not guilty of shoplifting.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. pleaded.
- Pleaded: In legal contexts, individuals typically plead guilty or not guilty to charges.
- This term is the most appropriate for expressing the child's formal response to the accusation of shoplifting.