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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
To shut a door, window, or lid forcefully and loudly

  1. A
    to clam
  2. B
    to strike
  3. C
    to shutter
  4. D
    to slam

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

The word slam specifically means to shut a door, window, or lid forcefully and loudly.
clam is a type of shellfish or means to gather clams.

strike means to hit or refuse to work as a form of protest.

shutter means to close up a building using shutters.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
To shut a door, window, or lid forcefully and loudly
A
to clam
B
to strike
C
to shutter
D
to slam

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