Which word means 'deserving blame' and can describe a person responsible for an error?

• A. Innocent
• B. Culpable
• C. Blameless
• D. Responsible

Answer: (B)

Deserving blame is conveyed by the word culpable, which describes a person who is at fault for a mistake or error. Culpable means that someone bears responsibility for what happened and is deserving of blame. It’s more specific about fault than simply being in charge.

In contrast, innocent means not responsible for wrongdoing, and blameless also suggests no fault. Responsible can describe someone in charge or accountable in a broader sense, but it doesn’t inherently carry the sense of deserved blame for a fault. That’s why culpable is the best fit for describing someone who is to blame for an error.