Multiple choice

Direction: Fill in the blank with the appropriate word given in the options. An alcoholic must ______ down the habit of drinking.

  1. spurge

  2. hike

  3. curb

  4. sneer

  5. quirk

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

To 'curb' means to restrain, limit, or control something. An alcoholic would need to curb (control) their drinking habit. The other options don't fit: spurge isn't a common verb, hike means increase, sneer means look with contempt, and quirk is a peculiar feature.