Direction: In these questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
The accused was _________ as the counsel could not produce a witness.

Options

A. 1) let out
B. 2) let off
C. 3) let on
D. 4) let aside

Answer

B

Explanation

let off(Phr. V.) : to not punish somebody for something they have done wrong
let out (Phr. V.) : to come to an end, so that it may be time for people to leave (classes, movies, meetings, etc.)
let on (Phr. V.) : to tell a secret Here, let off is the right usage.