The fire was so intense that it took the firefighters hours to _ it _.
Correct answer: C. put ... out
- A. put ... away
- B. put ... off
- C. put ... out
- D. put ... over
Explanation
The correct answer is put ... out, which specifically refers to the action of extinguishing a fire. The context of the question highlights the intensity of the fire and the effort required by the firefighters, making this phrasal verb the most appropriate choice. The other options are incorrect because:put ... away does not relate to fire extinguishing but rather to storing things.put ... off implies a delay, which is not relevant in this scenario.put ... over refers to communication or presentation, which is not applicable in the context of fighting a fire.
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