Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate option out of the following options.

Sheela took an umbrella with her to _______ getting wet.

  1. deny

  2. avoid

  3. prevent

  4. resist

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

The sentence describes taking an umbrella to prevent getting wet. Avoid means to keep away from or prevent something from happening. Deny means to refuse, prevent means to stop something before it happens, and resist means to withstand.