Choose the correct word from the options given below, to fill in the blank.
The bowler cried _____ when the batsman stepped into the pitch.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → foul
Complete sentence: The bowler cried foul when the batsman stepped into the pitch. The bowler protests at what the batsman did.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) foul (answer) | an act against the rules of a game (to cry foul is to protest that something is unfair or against the rules) | The losing team cried foul over the referee's decision. |
| (2) fowl | a bird such as a hen or duck, kept for eggs or meat (it sounds the same as foul) | The farmer keeps fowl and goats. |
| (3) foil | a thin sheet of metal, or as a verb, to stop a plan from succeeding | The police foiled the robbery. |
| (4) foal | a young horse | The mare and her foal grazed in the field. |