Choose the correct word to fill in the blank:
Every evening the ferry carries passengers across the narrow ______ between the two islands.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → strait
Complete sentence: Every evening the ferry carries passengers across the narrow strait between the two islands.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Strait (answer) | a narrow stretch of sea that joins two larger seas or lies between two pieces of land | The Palk Strait lies between India and Sri Lanka. |
| (2) Straight | not bent or curved | Draw a straight line under the heading with a ruler. |
| (3) Strain | worry or pressure, or an injury caused by pulling a muscle | The strain of the board exams made Neha lose sleep. |
| (4) Street | a road in a town or city with houses or shops on its sides | The sweet shop is at the end of our street. |