Select the most appropriate phrasal verb that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The firefighters tried their best to extinguish the fire.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. put out.
'Put out' is the correct phrasal verb for extinguishing something, such as a fire.
The other options do not fit the context of extinguishing a fire.
Put on: to dress in or apply something (like clothing or makeup).
Put in: to insert or invest effort/time into something.
Put off: to delay or postpone something.