Question : Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
Due to heavy rains, water had ______ in the low-lying areas.
Option 1: gathered
Option 2: stagnated
Option 3: assembled
Option 4: entered
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Correct Answer: stagnated
Solution : The correct choice is the second option .
Stagnated means a situation where water or air ceases to move or flow and gathers in a space. "Gather" is also not incorrect, but "stagnated" is used in the context of water or the atmosphere, and thus is the appropriate choice.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Therefore, the correct sentence is: Due to heavy rains, water had stagnated in the low-lying areas.
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