Choose the option that best substitutes the underlined phrase in the given sentence without changing the meaning of the sentence. The sheriff and his temporary police force rode out to look for the bandits.

Choose the option that best substitutes the underlined phrase in the given sentence without changing the meaning of the sentence. The sheriff and his temporary police force rode out to look for the bandits. Correct Answer Posse

The correct answer is option 3, i.e., Posse.

Let's look at the meanings of the words given in the options:

  • Alchemy: The medieval forerunner of chemistry
  • Botany: The scientific study of the physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, classification, and economic importance of plants
  • Posse: A temporary police force
  • Cartographer: A person who draws or produces maps

Clearly, the word that we're looking for is posse.

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