Select the appropriate option to fill in the blank:
After the little boy went missing at the Kumbh Mela, volunteers ______ every lane and tent inch by inch until he was found asleep behind a tea stall late at night.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → scoured
Complete sentence: After the little boy went missing at the Kumbh Mela, volunteers scoured every lane and tent inch by inch until he was found asleep behind a tea stall late at night.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) skimmed | read or looked over something quickly, without attention to detail | Arjun only skimmed the chapter on the bus and missed the main dates. |
| (2) deserted | left a place and went away, leaving it empty | The villagers deserted their homes when the river crossed the danger mark. |
| (3) scoured (answer) | searched a place very carefully and thoroughly (fits searching every lane and tent) | Riya scoured the whole house for her admit card and finally found it inside a cookbook. |
| (4) littered | made a place untidy by leaving rubbish lying around | Picnickers had littered the beach with plastic cups and chips packets. |