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Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
My mother upset the kettle of boiling water and ___ her hand.

Option 1: scalded

Option 2: scolded

Option 3: scorched

Option 4: wounded


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Correct Answer: scalded


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Explanation: "Scalded" means to injure or burn the skin with hot liquid or steam. In this context, it accurately describes what happened to the mother's hand when she upset the kettle of boiling water.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

Scolded: It means to reprimand or criticise someone verbally. It does not fit the context of a physical injury to the mother's hand.

Scorched: It means to burn or singe something, typically referring to objects rather than a person's skin. It does not accurately describe what happened to the mother's hand.

Wounded: It typically refers to injuries caused by physical trauma, such as a cut or a gunshot. It does not accurately describe a burn caused by hot liquid or steam.

So, the sentence would be: "My mother upset the kettle of boiling water and scalded her hand."

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