Blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
Question:
Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part: The burning of fossil fuels emits harmful gases, but people still use them for heating and cooking.
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A.
enkindling -
B.
extinguishing -
C.
incinerating -
D.
subduing
Reference explanation:
Correct answer:
Knowledge of synonyms
Burning: burning, burning
Translate the answers:
A. enkindling: rekindle
B. extinguishing: extinguishing
C. incinerating: burning out ashes, incinerating (cremating)
D. subduing: conquer
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