Question

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence:
The alibi offered by the suspect in the chain-snatching incident did not appear to be _________.

• A. credible
• B. creditable
• C. credulous
• D. considerable

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The sentence to complete is: "The alibi offered by the suspect in the chain-snatching incident did not appear to be _________." We must select the word that best fits the blank based on context and meaning.

Option meanings:

• credible: believable or convincing.
• creditable: deserving acknowledgment or praise.
• credulous: too ready to believe things.
• considerable: notably large in size or extent.

The sentence concerns the believability of the suspect's alibi. The word that fits this context is credible.

The completed sentence is: "The alibi offered by the suspect in the chain-snatching incident did not appear to be credible."