Select the most appropriate word which means the same as the group of words given Stop something fro...........

English Language (MTS) Word Usage

Select the most appropriate word which means the same as the group of words given.

Stop something from burning

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SSC MTS 2nd Nov 2021 Shift-3

Prevent

Extinguish

Torch

Scorch

- Option 1: Prevent

- Means to stop something from happening.

- Not specific to stopping something from burning.

- Option 2: Extinguish

- Specifically means to put out a fire or stop something from burning.

- Often used in the context of fires.

- Correct Answer

- Option 3: Torch

- Means to set fire to or burn.

- Opposite of stopping a fire.

- Option 4: Scorch

- Means to burn the surface of something.

- Doesn’t mean to stop a fire.

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