Multiple choice

Directions: Select the option that replaces the underlined portion of the given sentence most effectively.

In cover of darkness, the enemy crept over the hill.

  1. In cover of darkness, the enemy crept over the hill.

  2. In cover of darkness, the enemy crept along the hill.

  3. Under cover of darkness, the enemy crept over the hill.

  4. Under the cover of darkness, the enemy crept up the hill.

  5. In the cover of darkness, the enemy crept above the hill.

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D Correct answer
Explanation

You move ‘under’ cover of darkness and creep ‘up’ the hill.

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