In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap:

The brave officer .... the time bomb.

  • A diffused
  • B devused
  • C defused
  • D difused
jamb 1986english-language

The correct answer is C. defused

The verb to defuse means to remove the fuse from an explosive device or to reduce the danger or tension in a difficult situation.

This verb fits the meaning and grammar of the sentence, as it expresses that the brave officer prevented the time bomb from exploding.

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