Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the appropriate word/phrase from the given options and fill in the blank.

Her silence merely ____________ the problem.

  1. solved

  2. exacerbated

  3. accelerated

  4. improved

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

Exacerbated means made a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse. If silence made the problem worse, 'exacerbated' is correct. 'Solved' and 'improved' are opposites; 'accelerated' means sped up, which could apply but doesn't capture the worsening aspect.