Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold parts 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 fire service personnel put off the fire with much difficulty.
(1) put on
(2) put out
(3) put away
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct answer is the second option.
In this sentence, the phrase
put off
is not appropriate in the context of extinguishing a fire.
Put off
means to cancel a meeting or an arrangement that you have made with somebody. The correct phrase for extinguishing a fire is
put out.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Put on: It means to dress or clothe oneself.
- Put away: It means to place something in its proper location.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: The fire service personnel put out the fire with much difficulty.
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