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[puzzle]

Dear teacher,
Can you tell me the difference between "load" and " burden"? And What's the best answer to the following question? Why? Thank you!
It was he who was under the _____ of responsibility.
A. burden B. load C. press D. control
Peace

[asterix]

Burden. ... 1). A heavy load. 2). The main responsibility for a task. 3). a cause of hardship, grief, or worry.

As for the sentence; He was responsible says the same thing in fewer words.