Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the nearest meaning for the word in bold.

She spread the cream evenly on the cake with the help of a spatula.

  1. A kind of a blade

  2. A kind of a knife

  3. A kind of scissor

  4. A kind of spreader

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

 A spatula can be used as a spreader and is often used for this depending on the type of spatula. Another type of spatula is used to lift hot food from a pan or grill. The nearest answer is thus, option 4.