Question

Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicized part of the sentence.
Cross-examination could not elicit any reason for his being absent.

• A. prove
• B. find fault with
• C. produce
• D. draw out

Answer 1

The correct option is D draw out

The highlighted word, in this context, means 'deduce'.

Option D is correct. 'Draw out' also means 'deduce' in this context. Thus, it is the correct answer.

Options A, B and C are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.