Question

Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the italicised word in the sentence.
Both young sleuths felt sure there was a link between the two.

• A. travellers
• B. boys
• C. convicts
• D. detectives

Answer 1

The correct option is D detectives

The highlighted word means 'detectives'.

Option D is correct. As we can see, the option has the correct meaning and thus, it is the correct answer.

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

Option C, convicts, means 'people who are in jail'.