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 number.
Passage:
On the morning of 14 July 1789, (1)............. city of Paris was ina state of (2)............. . The king had (3)............. troops to moveinto the city. Rumors spread that he would soon order the army to (4).............. fire upon the citizens. Some 7,000 men and womengathered (5)........... the town hall.
Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 4.

Options

A. open
B. cross
C. Spread fire
D. extinguish

Answer

A