In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates 'No improvement. A 21 year old American accidentally stabbed to a woman believes to his wife.

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates 'No improvement. A 21 year old American accidentally stabbed to a woman believes to his wife. Correct Answer Allegedly 

Correct option - 1

Let's find out the meaning of following words :-

Allegedly - Used to convey that something is claimed to be the case or have taken place, although there is no proof.

Opprobriously - A language that expresses scorn or criticism.

Misappropriately - Dishonestly or unfairly take something, especially money, belonging to another for one's own use.

Now, word 'stabbed' means to thrust a knife or other pointed weapon into someone so as to wound or kill. Hence, options 2 & 3 are clearly eliminated. And, stabbing is not done accidentally. Thus, option 1 i.e. allegedly is the correct answer.
 
Correct sentence - A 21 year old American allegedly stabbed to a woman believes to his wife.

Related Questions

X' a boy of eleven years stabbed his father thrice as he saw that his two elder brother stabbed the father one after the other he ran away. On being questioned, 'X' justified his act saying that his two elder brothers would not have stabbed the father unless he had done "something wrong" and hence deserved to be killed. What is the criminal liability of 'X' in the case?