In the following questions, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2 and 3 which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alter native. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4)
The enemy soldiers went back hastily.

Options

A. returned
B. retreated
C. retrenched
D. No Improvement

Answer

B

Explanation

(2) retreated (Verb) : (of an army) withdrew from enemy forces as a result of their superior power or after a defeat
returned (Verb) : came or went back to a place or person
retrenched (Verb) : reduced costs or spending in response to economic difficulty
Here, retreated is the right usage.