Question : Directions: In the 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.
The fireman managed to put____ the fire.

Option 1: away

Option 2: down

Option 3: out

Option 4: off


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Correct Answer: out


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

This is the most appropriate word in the context of extinguishing a fire. Put out the fire is a common expression which mean to extinguish it. In this context, put out is the correct choice to indicate that the fireman successfully extinguished the fire.

The meaning of the other options is as follows:

  • Put away means to store something in an appropriate place.
  • Put down means to bring to an end, but is not the most common and appropriate choice for extinguishing a fire.
  • Put off means to postpone something.

Therefore, the correct sentence is, "The fireman managed to put out the fire".

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