Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with most suitable word or phrase from the options.

Poetry _________________ all boundaries between nations, just like love does.

  1. exceeds

  2. excels

  3. transcends

  4. surpasses

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

'Transcends' means to go beyond limits or boundaries, which perfectly fits the context of poetry crossing national boundaries. While 'surpasses' and 'exceeds' can also mean to go beyond, 'transcends' is the most elegant choice for abstract concepts like boundaries between nations.