Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the options given below:

The men __________ off some of the upper branches of the tree near the window to allow more light in.

• A. Pluck
• B. Tore
• C. Brought
• D. Lopped

Answer 1

The correct option is D Lopped

Option D is the correct answer because ‘lopped’ means ‘to cut off a branch from a tree’. The sentence describes that the men wanted more light so they cut the upper branches of the tree near the window. Thus, ‘lopped’ is the right word.
Option A is incorrect because ‘pluck’ means ‘to pull out quickly’. Pluck is generally used for something small or delicate hence for this sentence ‘pluck’ is not the appropriate word.
Option B is incorrect because ‘tore’ means ‘to pull apart or into pieces’. ‘Tore’ is not the appropriate term used to cut a branch.
Option C is incorrect because ‘brought’ means ‘to bring’. It is not a proper word for this sentence grammatically.