Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

The jail ______ have started yoga and meditation classes for the inmates.

authorities

The most appropriate word to fill in the blank is authorities.

• Residents refers to people who live in a particular place.
• People is a general term that refers to any group of human beings.
• Workers refers to people who are employed to do a particular job.
• Authorities refers to people who have the power to make decisions or take action.