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Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

The old car thumped along over the stony road.

(1) creaked

(2) crawled

(3) chugged

(4) No Improvement

Option 1: (1)

Option 2: (2)

Option 3: (3)

Option 4: (4)


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: (3)


Solution : The sentence can be improved using the third option.

"Chugged" is a more appropriate word for describing the uneven and laborious movement of an old car, implying slow and steady but somewhat noisy progress.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Creaked: It describes a noise caused by the friction or movement of something, such as a door or floorboard.
  • Crawled: It suggests very slow movement.

Therefore, the correct sentence would be: The old car chugged along over the stony road.

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