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.
The peasant rebellion was ______ with a high hand by the emperor.
Option 1: put off
Option 2: put away
Option 3: put back
Option 4: put down
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Correct Answer: put down
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation:
Put down , in this context means to suppress or quell a rebellion or uprising by force. It conveys the idea that the emperor used force to bring an end to the rebellion.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Put off- It means to delay or postpone something. It does not convey the idea of suppressing a rebellion.
Put away- It generally means storing or removing something from sight. It doesn't fit the context of dealing with a rebellion.
Put back- It means to return something to its original place or position. It is not appropriate in the context of suppressing a rebellion.
So, the sentence would be: "The peasant rebellion was put down with a high hand by the emperor."
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