In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
He had to ______ his theft.
repent for
Correct Answerrepent in
Incorrect Answerrepented
Incorrect Answerrepenting
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Option 1: Repent for
- This is the correct phrase. "Repent for" is used when expressing remorse for a specific wrongdoing, such as theft.
- Correct Answer
- Option 2: Repent in
- This phrase doesn't fit contextually. "Repent in" doesn’t typically pair with actions or faults.
- Option 3: Repented
- This is the past tense of "repent," but it doesn't fit the sentence structure.
- Option 4: Repenting
- This is the present participle, but it doesn't fit well in the sentence.
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