Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
I just __________ to stop the child from running into the road.

• A. could
• B. controlled
• C. succeeded
• D. managed
• E. achieved

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

The correct option is D managed
When somebody brings a situation under control, that is said to be managing a situation. In this context, the person manages to stop the child from running into the road. So, option D is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the correct answer.