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  • Directions: Choose the option that best expresses the mea...
Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom which is underlined.

The arrest of the political leader touched off a riot.

  1. exploded into

  2. caused

  3. supported

  4. increased

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

It means to cause something violent or destructive to start.

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