Each of the following sentences is followed by four words or group of words. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word or group of words.
What is the correct answer?
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The car driver was arrested for rash driving and his licence was_____ by the police.
A. impounded
B. prescribed
C. suspended
D. penalised
Correct Answer :
A. impounded
If something (here, the drivers licence) is impounded by the police, customs officers or other officials, they officially take possession of it because a law or rule has been broken (here, rash driving). Impounded thus means seized in a specific context.