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

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


Sagot :

'Penitent' means sorry, regretful, wanting to make up for it.

He would apologize to the store clerk.

That's choice-'b'.
Apologized is the correct answer, as penitent broadly means sorry.