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 .................... ..

Options

A. ebbed
B. receded
C. retired
D. abated

Answer

D

Explanation

abate : to become less strong, to make something less strong.
ebbed (V.) : to become gradually weaker I less, decrease
receded (V.) : to become gradually weaker I smaller
Here, abated is the right usage.