Choose the correct option to complete the following sentence:
Ten minutes after ordering every class out to the ground for a fire drill, the principal had to ______ the order when a heavy downpour began.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → countermand
Complete sentence: Ten minutes after ordering every class out to the ground for a fire drill, the principal had to countermand the order when a heavy downpour began.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) countermand (answer) | to cancel an order that has already been given (fits calling off the fire drill) | The coach countermanded his order for extra practice when he saw how tired the players were. |
| (2) enforce | to make sure that a rule or an order is obeyed | The traffic police enforce the helmet rule strictly on this road. |
| (3) reiterate | to say something again, to stress it | The teacher reiterated that phones are not allowed in the exam hall. |
| (4) extend | to make something last longer or cover more | The library has extended its hours for the exam season. |