Contextual errorQuestion 135 of 550

Choose the word that does not fit the context of the sentence. The words to choose from are in brackets: (Firefighters) put out the fire (quickly), so losses (grew) and the (building) was saved.

  1. Firefighters
  2. quickly
  3. grew
  4. building
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Correct answer: grew

Putting out a fire quickly reduces losses. "Grew" is wrong.

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Questions last reviewed: 21 October 2026