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Question : Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.

As he walked past the chambers, Samir asked everyone to quiet _______.

Option 1: please

Option 2: rise

Option 3: up

Option 4: down


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: down


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

Explanation:

In this context, the term quiet down is a colloquial expression used to instruct or request people to lower their volume or become silent. The preposition down complements the verb quiet to convey the idea of reducing noise or being silent. The phrase quiet down is idiomatic and appropriate in informal language.

So, the correct sentence would be: As he walked past the chambers, Samir asked everyone to quiet down .

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