Multiple choice

The taxi skidded to a .......... with a screech of brakes.

  1. grin

  2. glimpse

  3. grudge

  4. halt

  5. hardship

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D Correct answer
Explanation

When a vehicle 'skids to a halt,' it comes to a sudden, often uncontrolled stop. Halt means to stop or cause to stop moving. The context of brakes screeching confirms this refers to a vehicle stopping abruptly. Grin, glimpse, grudge, and hardship don't relate to stopping motion.