The company had to _____ down its operations due to losses.
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Fill in the Blanks question asks: The company had to _____ down its operations due to losses. The correct choice is B. Shut. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Turn
Why not A: “Turn” does not fit this question. The answer is Shut.
- B. Shut ✓
- C. Close
Why not C: “Close” does not fit this question. The answer is Shut.
- D. Cut
Why not D: “Cut” does not fit this question. The answer is Shut.
Correct answer
B. Shut
Explanation
Shut (option B) is the accepted answer to “The company had to _____ down its operations due to losses.”. Option A (Turn) does not fit this question. Option C (Close) does not fit this question. Option D (Cut) does not fit this question. For this Fill in the Blanks question, the accepted answer is Shut.
Source: Fill in the Blanks Official FPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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