Choose the correct option to complete the following sentence:
As soon as the flood warning came in, the district office ______ two boats and a rescue team, and they reached the village within the hour.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → dispatched
Complete sentence: As soon as the flood warning came in, the district office dispatched two boats and a rescue team, and they reached the village within the hour.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) withdrew | took something back or removed it | The company withdrew the faulty toy from all its shops. |
| (2) cancelled | decided that something planned would not happen | The school cancelled the picnic because of the heavy rain. |
| (3) dispatched (answer) | sent someone or something to a place for a particular purpose (fits boats that reached within the hour) | The online shop dispatched my new phone the same day I ordered it. |
| (4) inspected | looked at something closely to check it | The guard inspected every bag at the stadium gate. |