Multiple choice

We tried to ______ the dirty words that had been written on the wall, but nothing would erase it

Directions: The sentence below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five sets of words labelled from (1) to (5). Choose the set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

  1. encompass

  2. incorporate

  3. efface

  4. entail

  5. accommodate

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C Correct answer
Explanation

To 'efface' is to erase of remove something. All other options mean to 'take in' therefore the correct answer is option (3).

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