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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.

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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