Question
In the question given below four words are given in bold.
These four words may or may not be in their correct position. The sentence is then followed by options with the correct combination of words that should replace each other in order to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of the words that replace each other. If the sentence is correct as it then select option (5) as your choice. The heavy rain that has been fury (A)/ Kerala for the past few days abated (B) slightly on Tuesday, bringing respite (C) to people facing the pummelling (D) of the monsoon, especially in north and central Kerala.Solution
"Pummelling" (a verb) correctly fits the action of rain affecting Kerala.
"Fury" (a noun) fits well in describing the intensity of the monsoon.
Hence, swapping A and D corrects the sentence both grammatically and contextually.
" The heavy rain that has been pummelling Kerala for the past few days abated slightly on Tuesday, bringing respite to people facing the fury of the monsoon, especially in north and central Kerala. "
Substitute the bold words with the best option to improve the sentence.
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