Question

which synonym correctly completes the sentence? the professor ____ davids cellphone after he answered it during class. liberated - set free, released confiscated - seized with authority stole - thieve, take wrongfully

Explanation:

The professor took David's cellphone with authority as he answered it in class. "liberated" means set - free which is opposite of taking. "stole" implies taking wrongfully without authority. "confiscated" means seized with authority which fits the context.

Answer:

confiscated - seized with authority