Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The protesters ______ when the police used tear gas.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. dispersed.
The meaning of the given words is:
- Regretted: feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something that one has done or failed to do.
- Waved: move one's hand to and fro in greeting or as a signal.
- Assembled: gather together in one place for a common purpose.
- Dispersed: distribute or spread over a wide area.
The most appropriate filler for the given blank is dispersed.
The correct sentence is:
The protesters dispersed when the police used tear gas.