Select the most appropriate synonym to substitute the underlined word. The…

2023

Select the most appropriate synonym to substitute the underlined word.

The weather forecast mentioned that there would be a cloud burst this afternoon.

  1. A.

    rainstorm

  2. B.

    sandstorm

  3. C.

    famine

  4. D.

    snowfall

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Correct answer: A

A cloudburst is a sudden, very heavy rainstorm. Among the options, rainstorm is the closest synonym.

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