Select the most appropriate option to ﬁll in the blank.The passengers were afraid, but the captain ______ them that there was no danger.

Select the most appropriate option to ﬁll in the blank.The passenger

1.	Select the most appropriate option to ﬁll in the blank.The passengers were afraid, but the captain ______ them that there was no danger.
A.	Mumbled
B.	Assured
C.	Pleaded
D.	Claimed
Answer» C. Pleaded