WBCS.LIVE practice question

Replace the underlined part with the correct phrasal verb: The firemen managed to extinguish the fire after two hours.

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

Answer options

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

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: put out

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (A) put out šŸ“š Explanation: The phrasal verb 'put out' specifically means to extinguish something that is burning, such as a fire, cigarette, or lamp. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts regarding fire safety. 'Put off' means to postpone; 'put down' can mean to suppress or write something; and 'put away' means to store something in its usual place.