Question : Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
The flood damaged the books so much that it was impossible to __________them.
Option 1: retrieve
Option 2: retrace
Option 3: retract
Option 4: retreat
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Correct Answer: retrieve
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
Retrieve means to get or bring something back from somewhere, as per the context of the question.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Retrace means to get or bring something back from somewhere.
- Retract means to go back over the same route that one has just taken.
- Retreat means an act of moving back or withdrawing.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "The flood damaged the books so much that it was impossible to retrieve them."
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