Direction: In the following questions, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative.In case no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
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The frightened convict wept for mercy.
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- mumbled
- pleaded
- shouted
- No improvement
Correct Option: B
pleaded (Verb) : to ask somebody for something in a very strong and serious way
wept (Verb) : Past Tense of weep → to cry, usually because you are sad
mumbled (Verb) : to speak or say something in a quiet voice in a way that is not clear
Here, pleaded is the right usage.
