Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
The bomb was ......
A
detonated
B
dismantled
C
deactivated
D
depleted
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The verb detonate means to cause a bomb or explosive device to explode.
So the sentence:
“The bomb was detonated.”
means:
The bomb was made to explode.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12498)