Which option is correct and why?
“Jake told the police that he didn’t have any ... of where his friend had gone”.
A. experience
B. knowledge
C. understanding

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B. Knowledge

The police want to hear what you KNOW.

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“Experience” in this context is a knowledge you get over a period of time.

“I am impressed by your experience as a chef for four years.”

“I have years of experience as a camp counselor.”

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“Understanding” in this context means what you believe and think.

“My understanding is that they are getting divorced soon, but I could be wrong.”

“My understanding is that we have to finish the assignment tonight.”


Thinking something is true and knowing something is true are two different things.

And, again, the police want to hear what you KNOW.

The person being questioned could reply with their understanding about their friend.
But it indicates they don’t really know.