Choose the correct option and fill in the blank in the following sentence.
The boy is accused of ________ as he killed his own father.
a. suicide
b. matricide
c. patricide
d. homicide

The correct answer is Option C (c only).

Key Points:
• Concept: One Word Substitution for terms ending in '-cide' (killing).
• Explanation:
• Patricide: The act of killing one's own father. Statement 'c' matches this definition.
• Other Options:
• Suicide: Killing oneself.
• Matricide: Killing one's mother.
• Homicide: Killing any human being.
• Option Match: Statement 'c' ('patricide') corresponds to Option 3 ('c only').
• Official Key: Option 3 ('c only') is the official answer.
• Key Takeaway: Remember: 'Patricide' = killing of one's father; 'Matricide' = killing of one's mother.