Directions 156 - 160 : In these questions sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by blackening the appropriate oval () in the Answer Sheet.
By morning, the fury of the floods --------

A) receded

B) retired

C) abated

D) ebbed

Correct answer:
C) abated



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