In the following question, a blank is given. From the given four options, a combination of words would fit the blank; making it grammatically and contextually correct. Mark that alternative as the answer.
Within a minute the sins that the man had committed in his past life were _______ .
A) Absolved
B) Purge
C) Resolved
D) Exonerated
To absolve means to free someone from responsibility. Purge means removal. To resolve is to make up one's mind about something. To exonerate means to clear from a blame.
The only apt options here that can make the sentence meaningful are A and D.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 1.