Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. The old, ________ house stood on the hill, a gloomy reminder of the past.
Question and options
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
The old, ________ house stood on the hill, a gloomy reminder of the past.
The old, ________ house stood on the hill, a gloomy reminder of the past.
- Decomposing
- Rotting
- Dilapidated
- Decaying
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Dilapidated
Dilapidated is the standard word for an old building in a state of ruin through neglect; decomposing/rotting/decaying fit organic matter rather than a house as a whole.
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