WBCS.LIVE practice question

Fill in the blank with the suitable option: She ________ from the bus and walked to the back-gate.

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

Answer options

  1. boarded
  2. stepped
  3. moved
  4. alighted

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: alighted

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D. alighted šŸ“š Explanation: The word 'alighted' is a formal term used to describe the action of getting off a bus, train, or other vehicle. It indicates that the person has stepped down to the ground. While 'stepped' is a general movement, 'alighted' is the precise verb used for departing from public transport. This makes the sentence flow naturally in a descriptive context.