Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct alternative.

The clash between two groups of people was __________ by police.

  1. put out

  2. put off

  3. put down

  4. put by
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C Correct answer
Explanation

'Put down' means to suppress or quell (a rebellion, conflict, or disturbance). Police 'put down' clashes or riots. 'Put out' means to extinguish (fire), 'put off' means to postpone or cause dislike, and 'put by' means to save for later - none fit the context of controlling a clash between groups.

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