Question

The synonym for the word underlined at [2] is _________.

• A. Burst
• B. Spread
• C. Kindled
• D. Grew

Answer 1

The correct option is A Burst

Option A: 'Erupted' means 'to break out suddenly or explode with fire and noise'.

'Burst' means 'to break open or apart suddenly and violently, or to explode'. It means the same as 'erupt'. Both mean 'to explode into flames' in the sentence.

Hence option A is correct.

Option B: 'Spread' means 'to extend over a large or increasing area'.

Option C: 'Kindled' means 'to set something on fire'.

Option D: 'Grew' means 'increased in size or amount'.

All the words 'spread', 'kindled' and 'grew' are relevant to 'fire' but they do not mean the same as 'erupted'.

Hence, options B, C and D are wrong.