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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Ram dropped the glass and it shattered on the floor. 'Drop' here means..........................

Astopped

Bpay a casual visit

Can ascent

Dfall or let fall

Answer:

D. fall or let fall

Read Explanation:

• The Context: In the sentence "Ram dropped the glass and it shattered on the floor," the word 'drop' describes the physical action of letting an object go so that it moves downward due to gravity. Literal Meaning: This matches Option D, which defines 'drop' as the act of falling or allowing something to fall.


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