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    Question

    All flights were cancelled due to heavy rainfall and

    the passengers were __________ at the airport. Choose a suitable word from the options to fill in the blanks.
    A Detritus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Woes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Reigned Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Stranded Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word ‘stranded’ means ‘lacking what is necessary to leave a place or to get out of a situation.’ Detritus- waste material or rubbish, especially left after a particular event. Woes- a lot of trouble. Reigned- to be the main feeling or quality in a situation or person All flights were cancelled due to heavy rainfall and the passengers were stranded at the airport.

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