Which of the phrases (a), (b), (c), given below the sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (d) ie ‘No Improvement’ as the answer.
When the owner offered tea, the peon denied it.

Options

A. disliked
B. declined
C. disobeyed
D. No Improvement

Answer

B

Explanation

(2) declined (Verb.) : refused politely to accept or to do something
denied (Verb.) : said that something is not true
Here, declined is the right usage.