Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence.

11. She ________ her boy to practice the piano regularly. She wanted him to win the contest.

A. encouraged          B. forbade            C. invited             D. assured

12. After months of investigation, the police ______ that the billionaire had gone missing.

A. confessed          B. reminded            C. concluded             D. explained

13. He ______ having insulted her and apologized her.

A. allowed          B. admitted            C. denied             D. suggested

14. The club _________ that they would lose the championship this season.

A. ordered          B. urged            C. permitted             D. accepted