Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Thus, ______ of their purpose, the three knights tried another plan.

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  1. involved
  2. foiled
  3. toiled
  4. failed

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Option 2 : foiled
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The correct answer is 'foiled.'Key Points

  • We have to choose the appropriate word from the given options to fill the given blank as our marked option.
  • The marked option 'foiled' means to prevent from being successful; thwart. 
    • Example: The enemy's attack was foiled.
  • From the given meaning and the example sentence, it is clear that 'foiled' is the most appropriate word to fill in the given blank contextually.
  • Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.
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