WBCS.LIVE practice question

Fill in the blank with the correct word: The river was __________ the bank.

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

Answer options

  1. overflowing
  2. dry
  3. full
  4. deep

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: overflowing

Explanation: 'Overflowing' fits best, as it means the river’s water is spilling over the bank, indicating excess water breaching its limits. A. overflowing ✅: Means water spilling over the bank, matching the context. B. dry ❌: Means lacking water, opposite of exceeding the bank. C. full ❌: Suggests capacity but not necessarily spilling over. D. deep ❌: Refers to depth, not breaching the bank. Correct Answer: A. overflowing.