Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
One of the water __________ burst during the recent cold weather and the kitchen was flooded.

• A. channels
• B. conductors
• C. pipes
• D. tubes
• E. ways

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

pipes

One of the water 'pipes' burst during the recent cold weather and the kitchen was flooded.

By general convention, water pipes are installed in houses for various purposes. In this context, 'channels, conductors, tubes and ways do not suit the context. So, option C is correct and the others are not because they do not provide the appropriate answer.