Question : Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with appropriate words. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
Food was packed, and they ____, a merry, delighted party.
Option 1: went off
Option 2: start off
Option 3: cut off
Option 4: set off
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Correct Answer: set off
Solution : The correct choice to fill in the blanks is the fourth option.
Set off is a phrasal verb that means "to start something". This means that the food was packed, and a group of people, set off i.e. caused a party or event, to begin or happen which is the intended meaning of the sentence.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Went off means to leave a place, especially in order to do something.
Start off means to begin to travel or move.
Cut off means removing something using a sharp implement.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Food was packed, and they
set off
a merry, delighted party."
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