Vidyalelo
English · Q79

Preposition

Competitive Exams · English · question 79

Q79

Many species of insects were wiped . . . . . . . . when the jungle was cleared.

A.
of
B.
away
C.
off
D.
out
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
'Wiped out' means 'complete or utter destruction'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.