Question

Choose the alternative which can replace the word printed in italic bold without changing the meaning of the sentence.
John Milton wrote 'Paradise Lost' to vindicate the ways of God to man.

• A. explain
• B. support
• C. justify
• D. criticise

Answer 1

The correct option is C justify

In this sentence we would be looking for the best word to substitute "vindicate" from the given options.

Vindicate means clear (someone) of blame or suspicion through proper justification. Justify is the right choice.

If we look into the other options,

Explain means intended to communicate something that is not directly expressed

support means give assistance to

criticise means indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way

Option C is correct