When Satish . . . . . . . . that he was guilty, he was pardoned.

claimed
boasted
confessed
confided

The correct answer is C. confessed.

To confess is to admit to something, especially a crime. In this case, Satish confessed to being guilty of a crime, and as a result, he was pardoned.

The other options are not correct because they do not mean the same thing as confess.

  • To claim is to say that something is true, even if it is not.
  • To boast is to talk about your own achievements in a way that is annoying or unpleasant.
  • To confide is to tell someone a secret.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.