Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with appropriate word(s). Choose the correct alternative out of the four given alternatives.
Tonight's game was _______ because of the rain.
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abandoned
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called off
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fixed
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wet
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Explanation for option 1: 'Abandoned' means 'left alone'.
Explanation for option 2: 'Called off' means ‘postponed’. Hence, this is correct.
Explanation for option 3: This does not make sense.
Explanation for option 4: This is logically incorrect sentence as a game cannot be wet.