From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentence
The recent floods in some countries have _______ many lives
-
claimed
- drowned
- buried
- injured
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
The word "claimed" is often used in the context of disasters, accidents, or tragic events to indicate that lives were lost. When we say that lives were "claimed," it implies that they were taken or lost as a result of the floods.