Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
Anyone found dumping waste into the lake will be ________ under the new law.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → prosecuted
Complete sentence: Anyone found dumping waste into the lake will be prosecuted under the new law.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Persecuted | treated cruelly and unfairly, often for their religion or beliefs (a law takes offenders to court, it does not treat them cruelly) | In the past, many people were persecuted for their faith. |
| (2) Perpetuated | made something, usually something bad, go on for a long time (used for habits or ideas, not for people who break a law) | Old stories can perpetuate wrong ideas about girls and sport. |
| (3) Prosecuted (answer) | taken to court on a charge of breaking the law | The shop owner was prosecuted for selling fake medicines. |
| (4) Prostrated | lay flat on the ground, face down, often to show respect | The devotees prostrated themselves before the idol. |