Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the italicised group of words in the given sentence.
The prime minister paid tributes to the martyrs by laying circular arrangement of flowers.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. wreaths.
A wreath is a circular arrangement of flowers, leaves, or stems, typically used as a symbol of respect or remembrance.
The other options:
Buds refer to the early stages of flower development.
Posies are small bunches of flowers.
Bouquets are arrangements of flowers but not specifically circular.
Therefore, the correct substitute is wreaths.