Directions: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

The judge, in a solemn manner, declared (1)______  there was enough evidence to (2) _______ that Max had indeed (3) _____ his neighbour’s cat. This was a (4) ______crime and deserved an (5) ______ punishment.