8 Views

Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and
select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A great fire (1)______ in London in 1666, which (2)____ the city and made around 1,00,000
people homeless. This fire is said to have begun in a pudding lane. It (3)____ through the
crowded streets and wooden houses. However, after the fire, London was (4)___ with wider
streets and improved water supplies. New buildings were (5)___ using bricks instead of
wood.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 3.

Option 1: glided

Option 2: carried

Option 3: swept

Option 4: pulled


Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: swept


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

Explanation : "A great fire swept through the crowded streets and wooden houses." Swept, in this context, means that the fire moved rapidly and forcefully through the crowded streets and wooden houses, engulfing or spreading throughout the area.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Glided means to move smoothly and gracefully.
  • Carried means to transport or convey something from one place to another.
  • Pulled means to drag or tug something towards oneself.

Therefore, the correct answer is swept.

Know More About

Related Questions

UPES Integrated LLB Admission...
Apply
Ranked #28 amongst Institutions in India by NIRF | Ranked #1 in India for Academic Reputation by QS University Rankings | 16.6 LPA Highest CTC
Jindal Global Law School Admi...
Apply
Ranked #1 Law School in India & South Asia by QS- World University Rankings | Merit cum means scholarships | Application Deadline: 30th Nov'24
Nirma University Law Admissio...
Apply
Grade 'A+' accredited by NAAC
Great Lakes PGPM & PGDM 2025
Apply
Admissions Open | Globally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 17.3 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2024 | Application Deadline: 1st Dec 2024
ICFAI Business School-IBSAT 2024
Apply
9 IBS Campuses | Scholarships Worth Rs 10 CR
UPES B.Tech Admissions 2025
Apply
Ranked #42 among Engineering colleges in India by NIRF | Highest CTC 50 LPA , 100% Placements
View All Application Forms

Download the Careers360 App on your Android phone

Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile

150M+ Students
30,000+ Colleges
500+ Exams
1500+ E-books