Direction: In the following questions, part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2, and 3 which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is '4'.
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The bullet struck a wall and was diverted from its course.
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- twisted
- reflected
- deflected
- No improvement
Correct Option: C
deflected (Verb) : changed direction after hitting something diverted (Verb) : made somebody or something change direction
Here, deflected is the right usage.
