The French army blew the bugle_ the start of the battle.
Correct answer: A. to
- A. to
- B. at
- C. up
- D. over
Explanation
The correct answer is A. toThe sentence should read: "The French army blew the bugle to signal the start of the battle."Or, in more common usage: "The French army blew the bugle to announce the start of the battle."The preposition "to" indicates the purpose or intention of blowing the bugle.
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