Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.

The American policy did much to escalate the conflict.

  1. to spread

  2. to scale up

  3. to reduce in intensity

  4. to put an end
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Escalate means to increase in intensity, magnitude, etc; to escalate a war; a time when prices escalate.

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