Choose the correct word to fill in the blank:
A heavy ______ of the old mango tree broke off in last night’s storm and fell on our wall.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → bough
Complete sentence: A heavy bough of the old mango tree broke off in last night’s storm and fell on our wall.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Bow | a bend of the head or body to show respect | The singer took a bow as the audience clapped. |
| (2) Bout | a short period of illness or of some activity, or a boxing or wrestling match | Riya missed school for a week because of a bout of fever. |
| (3) Bough (answer) | a large, thick branch of a tree | The children tied a swing to a strong bough of the neem tree. |
| (4) Burrow | a hole or tunnel dug in the ground by an animal | The rabbit ran into its burrow when it saw the dog. |