Question

Tap the correct option that means the same as the given sentence.

He spread out the newspaper and read it.

• A. He completely unfolded the newspaper and read it.
• B. He shut the newspaper and read it.

Answer 1

The correct option is A He completely unfolded the newspaper and read it.

Here, the sentence uses the phrasal verb 'spread out' which means 'open wide or extend', whereas 'shut' is to 'close'.