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Direction: The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative corresponding to it.

  1. The quake also _______ mudslides on the outskirts of the city.
    1. tempered
    2. tampered
    3. erupted
    4. triggered
Correct Option: C

erupted (V. ) : to start happening, suddenly and violently
trigger (V.) : to make something happen suddenly
temper (V.) : to make something less severe.
tamper (V.) : interfere with.
Here, erupted is the right option.



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