8. We looked closely at every side of the affair and came to the __ that everyone was in some way to blame. A) conclusion B) criticism C) respon se D) reason E) outlook

## Step 1<br />This problem is a multiple-choice question that tests your understanding of English vocabulary and context. The sentence given is "We looked closely at every side of the affair and came to the __ that everyone was in some way to blame."<br /><br />## Step 2<br />The sentence is about a situation where everyone is to blame. The blank in the sentence needs to be filled with a word that means 'a final decision or finding after considering all the facts or evidence'.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />Looking at the options, we need to find a word that fits the context of the sentence. The options are:<br />A) conclusion<br />B) criticism<br />C) response<br />D) reason<br />E) outlook<br /><br />## Step 4<br />The word 'conclusion' (option A) fits the context of the sentence perfectly. It means 'a final decision or finding after considering all the facts or evidence', which is exactly what is needed in the sentence.