Directions: Choose the option that fills up all the blanks.
A. She blew out the candles in one _____
B. She stubbed out the cigarette after the first _____
C. There was a _____ of steam from the engine before it stopped.
D. The man's face did _____ up with rage.
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puff
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whiff
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breath
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blast
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gale
A
Correct answer
Explanation
'Gale' and 'blast' are very strong currents of wind etc, which do not have a proper application among those given. 'Whiff' and 'breath' might apply in case of A & B, but cannot be linked with ejection of steam or with face. 'Puff' is used not only in the case of inhalation or exhalation, but also a gust as of steam or swell as with rage.