Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the following sentence to fill in the blank.
A bone got stuck in his gullet, he should try to clear his ___________.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. throat.
Given word: Gullet
Meaning: The passage in the body through which food passes from the mouth to the stomach.
Example: He swallowed the pill quickly, and it went down his gullet without trouble.
Synonym: Throat
Meaning: The front part of the neck that contains the pharynx and esophagus; passage for food and air.
Example: The child choked on a piece of candy stuck in his throat.
Meaning of the other words:
Molars: Teeth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food.
Chest: The front surface of a person’s body between the neck and the abdomen.
Stomach: Organ where food is digested; not the passage for swallowing.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.