Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The sharpshooter _________ dead a man-eating tiger after it allegedly killed nine people in the last few days.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. shot.
Context: The sentence is about a sharpshooter dealing with a dangerous tiger.
Meaning of the words:
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Killed – means caused death, but does not specify the method.
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Threw – means to toss something, incorrect here.
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Fixed – means repaired or set, not suitable.
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Shot – means fired a gun at, correct in the context of a sharpshooter.
Correct word: The right word is shot, because a sharpshooter uses a gun to deal with the tiger.
Reason: We use the word shot when referring to killing an animal with a firearm.
Final Sentence: The sharpshooter shot dead a man-eating tiger after it allegedly killed nine people in the last few days.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.
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