Multiple choice

Direction: Fill in the blank with the appropriate word given in the options. Since there was a bomb in the area, police officials ______ the area.

  1. compassion

  2. cordoned off

  3. shove up

  4. contemplated

  5. coup off
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B Correct answer
Explanation

To 'cordon off' means to seal off an area with barriers or tape for security or safety reasons. Police cordoning off an area with a bomb threat is standard procedure. The other options are incorrect: compassion is sympathy, shove up doesn't fit, contemplated means thought about, and coup off isn't a standard phrase.

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