Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate word from the given options.

The passengers moved _______ of the ship so as to escape the fire in the front of the ship.

  1. abase

  2. abaft

  3. aboard

  4. abridge
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Abaft means toward the rear or stern of a ship. Since the fire was at the front, passengers would logically move toward the rear (abaft) to escape. Abase means to humble, aboard means on the ship, and abridge means to shorten.

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