글의 흐름상 빈칸에 들어갈 표현으로 가장 옳은 것은?The idea o… | [9급 서울시 영어] 18년 2회차 기출문제 상세 페이지

글의 흐름상 빈칸에 들어갈 표현으로 가장 옳은 것은?
The idea of clowns frightening people started gaining strength in the United States. In South Carolina, for example, people reported seeing individuals wearing clown costumes, often hiding in the woods or in cities at night. Some people said that the clowns were trying to lure children into empty homes or the woods. Soon, there were reports of threatening-looking clowns trying to frighten both children and adults. Although there were usually no reports of violence, and many of the reported sightings were later found to be false, this _______.

benefited the circus industry

promoted the use of clowns in ads

caused a nationwide panic

formed the perfect image of a happy clown