In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is answer. If a sentence is free from error, then your answer is (4) i.e. No error.
Though the police tried all sorts of methods to illicit (1)/ information from the public (2)/ they remained silent. (3)/ No error (4)

Answer

1

Explanation

elicit will replace illicitelicit (verb): to get information or a reaction from somebody, often with difficulty illicit (Adj.): not allowed by law, illegal Look at the examples given below: In the prison, inmates are prohibited from having illicit items such as drugs, alcohol, and weapons. The comedian hoped his jokes would elicit a great deal of laughter from the audience. Hence, Though the police tried all sorts of methods to elicit is the right usage.