Choose the correct word from the given options to fill in the blank.
The students ________ over the old map for an hour, looking for the lost village.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → pored
Complete sentence: The students pored over the old map for an hour, looking for the lost village.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Pared | cut off the thin outer skin or edge of something (the students did not cut the map) | Grandmother pared the apples with a small knife. |
| (2) Poured | made a liquid flow out of a container (nothing was poured over the map) | Ravi poured hot tea into four cups. |
| (3) Pawed | touched or scratched with a paw, which is what an animal does | The puppy pawed at the door to be let in. |
| (4) Pored (answer) | studied or read something very carefully (used as “pore over”) | Anil pored over the train timetable to find a night train. |