Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.
The soldier struck the enemy with the short sword fixed onto the end of the gun.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Bayonet.
Correct word: Bayonet
Meaning: A blade that can be attached to the muzzle of a rifle and used in close combat
Example: The soldier charged at the enemy with his bayonet.
Meaning of the other words:
Baron – A member of the lowest order of the British nobility
Bigot – A person who is intolerant toward others’ views
Baton – A thin stick used by a conductor or police officer
Hence, the chosen option is correct.