In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
When the farmers were found guilty of unlawful assembly and procession, their lawyer .... before the sentence was passed
A
begged for mercy
B
made a plea for mitigation
C
made an overture
D
made a plea for litigation
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #6345)