In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
A (136) _______ of trucks carrying soldiers was coming down the mountain road. The trucks (137) ______ as there had been heavy snowfall in that area. Suddenly, with a(138)______ a huge tree on the hill side fell bringing along with it boulders and mud. (139) _________, the driver of first truck stopped in time. The soldiers got down and started (140) ______ the road.
Select the most appropriate option for blank (138).

Options

A. crash
B. scream
C. splash
D. buzz

Answer

A

Explanation

(a) crash
crash - collide violently with an obstacle or another vehicle.
Scream - give a long, loud, piercing cry or cries expressing extreme emotion or pain.
splash - a sound made by something striking or falling into liquid.
Buzz - a low, continuous humming or murmuring sound. Here crash is the most suitable option.