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The boy was penitent and _______ to the store clerk for stealing candy.

a-bragged 
b-apologized
c-talked 
d-cordial

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Apologized is the correct answer, as penitent broadly means sorry.
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'Penitent' means sorry, regretful, wanting to make up for it.

He would apologize to the store clerk.

That's choice-'b'.
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