Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. A great fire (1)______ in London in 1666, which (2)____ the city and made around 1,00,000 people homeless. This fire is said to have begun in a pudding lane. It (3)____ through the crowded streets and wooden houses. However, after the fire, London was (4)___ with wider streets and improved water supplies. New buildings were (5)___ using bricks instead of wood. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 2.
Option 1: destroyed
Option 2: smashed
Option 3: shattered
Option 4: demolished
Correct Answer: destroyed
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation : Destroyed is the most suitable word to convey the impact of the fire on the city. It means to cause severe damage or ruin something completely. The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Therefore, the correct answer is destroyed.
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