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The man who killed former Beatle John Lennon has told prison ____________ why he did it.

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Mark David Chapman, 55, explained his reasons to his parole ____________ on September 7th.

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Mark David Chapman, 55, explained his reasons to his parole board on September 7th.

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It is the first time he has given ____________ explanation for murdering Lennon on the steps of the ____________ legend’s apartment in New York on December 8th, 1980.

Explanation
This sentence is describing a specific event where someone gave an explanation for murdering Lennon. The word "any" suggests that it doesn't matter what kind of explanation was given, it was the first time it happened. The word "rock" is referring to Lennon's status as a legendary rock musician.

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He said: "I felt that by killing John Lennon I would become somebody, and ____________ of that I became a murderer and murderers are not somebodies.”

Explanation
The given answer "instead" completes the sentence in a logical manner. The speaker is expressing their belief that by killing John Lennon, they would become somebody. However, instead of achieving this desired outcome, they became a murderer. This suggests that their initial perception of becoming somebody through murder was incorrect or misguided.

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” He added: "I made a horrible ____________ to end another human being's life for reasons of selfishness, and that was my decision at that ____________.”

Explanation
The speaker acknowledges that they made a terrible decision to end someone's life out of selfishness. They reflect on the fact that it was their own decision at that particular moment in time.

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Chapman thought that by killing someone famous he would achieve "____________ notoriety and fame."

Explanation
Chapman believed that by killing someone famous, he would gain immediate and widespread recognition, attention, and fame.

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Chapman is serving a ____________ of 20 years to life for shooting Lennon.

Explanation
The word "sentence" is the correct answer because it accurately completes the sentence and provides the missing word. In this context, "sentence" refers to the legal punishment given to Chapman for shooting Lennon, which is specifically described as "20 years to life." The word choice effectively conveys the idea that Chapman has been given a specific term of imprisonment for his crime.

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He was first eligible for parole in 2000 but prison officials decided not to ____________ him.

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The correct answer is "release." This means that prison officials chose not to release him on parole, despite his eligibility in 2000.

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His next parole hearing will be in August 2012. He hopes that talking about his ____________ will help him get released.

Explanation
The correct answer is "crime." The sentence states that his next parole hearing will be in August 2012 and he hopes that talking about his crime will help him get released. This suggests that the person in question has committed a crime and believes that discussing it during the parole hearing may increase his chances of being released.

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. He revealed that his ____________ belief in God while in prison has made him a better person.

Explanation
The word "deepening" is the correct answer because it implies that his belief in God has become stronger or more intense while he was in prison. This stronger belief has had a positive impact on him, making him a better person.

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He admitted that he understands why members of the public want to keep him ____________ up forever.

Explanation
The correct answer is "locked up." In this context, "locked up" means to be confined or imprisoned. The sentence suggests that the person being referred to understands why members of the public would want to keep him confined or imprisoned indefinitely. The phrase "locked up forever" emphasizes the severity and permanence of the confinement.

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Another new revelation is that Chapman had other famous people on his hit ____________, including actress Elizabeth Taylor and former U.S. president Ronald Reagan.

Explanation
Chapman had other famous people on his hit list, including actress Elizabeth Taylor and former U.S. president Ronald Reagan. This suggests that Chapman had targeted multiple individuals for harm or assassination, and the mentioned celebrities were among his targets. The word "list" indicates a compilation or roster of individuals, in this case, the people Chapman intended to harm.

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He ____________ John Lennon because he was “more ____________”. He said: "I found out what building he was at and went there."

Explanation
The person chose John Lennon because he was "more accessible." They were able to find out where John Lennon was and went to that building.

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The man who killed former Beatle John Lennon has told prison ____________ why he did it.

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Mark David Chapman, 55, explained his reasons to his parole ____________ on September 7th.

It is the first time he has given explanation for murdering Lennon on the steps of the legend’s apartment in New York on December 8th, 1980.

He said: "I felt that by killing John Lennon I would become somebody, and ____________ of that I became a murderer and murderers are not somebodies.”

” He added: "I made a horrible to end another human being's life for reasons of selfishness, and that was my decision at that .”

Chapman thought that by killing someone famous he would achieve "____________ notoriety and fame."

Chapman is serving a ____________ of 20 years to life for shooting Lennon.

He was first eligible for parole in 2000 but prison officials decided not to ____________ him.

His next parole hearing will be in August 2012. He hopes that talking about his ____________ will help him get released.

. He revealed that his ____________ belief in God while in prison has made him a better person.

He admitted that he understands why members of the public want to keep him ____________ up forever.

Another new revelation is that Chapman had other famous people on his hit ____________, including actress Elizabeth Taylor and former U.S. president Ronald Reagan.

He John Lennon because he was “more ”. He said: "I found out what building he was at and went there."

Listen To The Story And Complete.

The man who killed former Beatle John Lennon has told prison ____________ why he did it.

Quiz Preview

Mark David Chapman, 55, explained his reasons to his parole ____________ on September 7th.

It is the first time he has given ____________ explanation for murdering Lennon on the steps of the ____________ legend’s apartment in New York on December 8th, 1980.

He said: "I felt that by killing John Lennon I would become somebody, and ____________ of that I became a murderer and murderers are not somebodies.”

” He added: "I made a horrible ____________ to end another human being's life for reasons of selfishness, and that was my decision at that ____________.”

Chapman thought that by killing someone famous he would achieve "____________ notoriety and fame."

Chapman is serving a ____________ of 20 years to life for shooting Lennon.

He was first eligible for parole in 2000 but prison officials decided not to ____________ him.

His next parole hearing will be in August 2012. He hopes that talking about his ____________ will help him get released.

. He revealed that his ____________ belief in God while in prison has made him a better person.

He admitted that he understands why members of the public want to keep him ____________ up forever.

Another new revelation is that Chapman had other famous people on his hit ____________, including actress Elizabeth Taylor and former U.S. president Ronald Reagan.

He ____________ John Lennon because he was “more ____________”. He said: "I found out what building he was at and went there."

It is the first time he has given explanation for murdering Lennon on the steps of the legend’s apartment in New York on December 8th, 1980.

” He added: "I made a horrible to end another human being's life for reasons of selfishness, and that was my decision at that .”

He John Lennon because he was “more ”. He said: "I found out what building he was at and went there."