Question

Complete the sentence using the most appropriate option:

Ted got _________ by a swarm of bees while he was sitting in the garden.

• A. damaged
• B. attacked
• C. strung
• D. hit

Answer 1

The correct option is B attacked

From the sentence we can conclude that Ted has been or will be caused harm by the bee.

Option A is incorrect. While the word damaged can mean causing harm, it is usually used to refer to non-living things. So, it is not the best fit.

Option B is correct. Attacked is the best fit here as it means intent to cause harm to living beings.

Option C, strung means 'on a string' and does not fit in the blank. Thus it is incorrect.

Option D is incorrect. Hit means afflicting damage by striking. While it is a close match, attacked is a better fit for this blank.