Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct pair to fill the blanks in the given sentence.

Experts say that carbon dioxide is ideal for ______ fires involving electrical appliances or petrol, but it has no post-fire security and the flame may ______.

  1. enkindling, reignite

  2. smothering, extinguish

  3. dousing, reignite

  4. incinerating, start

  5. lighting, blaze

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Correct; the gas douses the fire, which may start again.