Question

Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the italicised word in the sentence.
The Border Security Force intercepted yesterday a truck carrying arms and ammunition.

• A. found
• B. stopped
• C. met
• D. interrupted

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

The highlighted word means 'stopped'.

Option B is correct. As we can see, the option has the correct meaning and thus, it is the correct answer.

Options A, C and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.

Option D, interrupted, means 'interfere in someone's activity'.