Direction : Fill in the blanks with appropriate alternative.

Many areas of the city were _____ into darkness for several hours.

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  1. spread
  2. merged
  3. plunged
  4. deep

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Option 1 : spread

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The correct answer is Option 1)

Key Points

  • The verb 'plunged' is used to indicate a sudden and dramatic transition, often into a negative state such as darkness or chaos.
  • In this context, 'plunged into darkness' is a common expression meaning that the areas suddenly lost power or light.
  • Other options like 'spread', 'merged', and 'deep' do not appropriately convey the intended sudden transition into darkness.

Hence, the correct statement is: Many areas of the city were plunged into darkness for several hours.

Additional Information

  • The phrase 'plunged into darkness' is often used metaphorically to describe situations where visibility or understanding is suddenly lost.
  • It can also be used in a broader sense to describe any sudden and severe decline or deterioration.
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