Fill up the blank with the appropriate word. A __________ of wood got under my nail. It was painful.
Question and options
Fill up the blank with the appropriate word.
A __________ of wood got under my nail. It was painful.
- block
- bunch
- splinter
- grains
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - splinter
A thin sharp piece of wood that gets under the nail or skin is a splinter. Block, bunch and grains do not fit.
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