Question

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

They picked their axes and ____________ the thick thorny bushes that grew all around.

• A. Slice
• B. Chopped
• C. Pulled
• D. Scratched

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Chopped

Option B is the correct answer because ‘chopped’ means ‘cut into pieces with a knife or axe’. It is mentioned that the axes were picked up so ‘chopped’ is the most appropriate word to describe the cutting of the thorny bushes.
Option A is incorrect because ‘slice’ means ‘thin, broad piece’. Slice is generally used for food items hence it is not the appropriate word for this sentence.
Option C is incorrect because ‘pulled’ means ‘to withdraw or to remove something with force’. Although the meaning is similar, ‘pulled’ is not an appropriate word grammatically.
Option D is incorrect because ‘scratched’ means ‘mark with something sharp’. It is not the correct word to describe the cutting of the thorny bushes.