Question

Fill in the blank with a suitable option:
As used in line 18816, "stay" most nearly means ________.

• A. Halt
• B. Visit
• C. Remain
• D. Delay

Answer 1

The correct option is A Halt

'Stay' means to remain steady, pause or not move.

Option B - 'Visit' means to go somewhere. Thus option B is incorrect.

Option C - 'Remain' to stay in the same place or to exist. The sentence here uses the word 'stay' which means to pause or stop. Thus option C is incorrect.

Option D - 'Delay' means to cause something to happen at a later time than decided. Thus option D is incorrect.

Option A - 'Halt' means to pause or to stop. Thus option A is the correct answer.

'Stay' - 'Halt'