Complete the sentence with the most appropriate word out of the given options.
The lifeguards worked for twenty minutes to ________ the swimmer who had stopped breathing.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → resuscitate
Complete sentence: The lifeguards worked for twenty minutes to resuscitate the swimmer who had stopped breathing.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) resuscitate (answer) | to bring someone back to life or consciousness after the breathing or heart has stopped (fits a swimmer who had stopped breathing) | The doctor managed to resuscitate the old man after his heart attack. |
| (2) rehabilitate | to help someone return to a normal life after an illness, injury or time in prison | The centre helps rehabilitate players after knee injuries. |
| (3) reiterate | to say something again | The principal reiterated that phones are not allowed in class. |
| (4) reciprocate | to give back the same feeling or action that one has received | Meena helped me with maths, so I reciprocated by helping her with English. |