Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
A loud, echoing crack broke the sleepy (1)_________ like a gunshot; a cat streaked out (2)________ a parked car and flew out of sight: a shriek, a bellowed oath, and the (3)_________ of breaking (4)________ came from the Panla's living room, and as (5)_________ this was the signal Mansi had been waiting for.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 2.
Option 1: from under
Option 2: side under
Option 3: by under
Option 4: from over
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Correct Answer: from under
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation : The sentence describes a cat streaking out from a parked car. The phrase from under indicates the direction or origin from which the cat emerged, implying it dashed out from beneath or inside the parked car.
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