Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.
His dog did not _________ when thieves were slashing the _________ of his precious tree.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. bark
Context:
The sentence talks about a dog and its reaction when thieves were damaging a tree. Dogs usually bark to warn or alert.
Meaning of the words:
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Claw – to scratch or tear something using claws
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Stem – the main body of a plant or tree
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Shout – to speak or call loudly
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Bark – the sound made by a dog
Correct word:
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bark (for the dog’s reaction)
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stem (for the part of the tree being slashed)
Reason:
Dogs bark, not shout or claw, when alerting. The stem is the main part of the tree that thieves could damage.
Final Sentence:
His dog did not bark when thieves were slashing the stem of his precious tree.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct