DIRECTIONS: in the following question, a part of sentence is bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No Improvement” option.
Wave after wave surrounded the tower.

Options

A. A) engulfed
B. B) circled
C. C) encircled
D. D) No Improvement

Answer

A

Explanation

engulfed (V.): flow over/ cover completely circled (V.) : to move in a circle, especially in the air encircled (V.) : to surround somebody I something completely in a circle surrounded (V.) : confined on all sides , encircled engulfed is generally used of a natural force which sweeps over something so as to surround/ cover it completely. Hence, engulfed is the right usage