WBCS.LIVE practice question

Fill in the blank with the correct phrasal verb: The fire fighters managed to ______ the fire after two hours.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. put off
  2. put away
  3. put out
  4. put up

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: put out

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) put out šŸ“š Explanation: The phrasal verb 'put out' is a standard idiomatic expression meaning to extinguish a fire, flame, or cigarette. In this context, it describes the successful action of the rescue personnel in extinguishing the flames after a hard two-hour effort. Other choices like 'put off' mean to delay or postpone an event, which would completely alter the intended meaning. Therefore, 'put out' is the only option that logically satisfies the requirements of the text.