Verbal Ability - Selecting Words - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Selecting Words - Section 1 (Q.No. 42)
Directions to Solve

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.


42.
A crescendo of metallic thuds arose from the market, where the iron-smiths were ...... the pieces of metals.
flattening
striking
hammering
thrashing
Answer: Option
Explanation:
We use the word 'hammering' when we would like to say about the events related to metals.
Discussion:
6 comments Page 1 of 1.

Sankara Narayanan M S said:   10 years ago
If hammering is the correct option then why did people tell to "Strike the rod when it is hot"?

Tanvi said:   1 decade ago
Crescendo means gradual increase in volume. And hammering is used with metals. So C is right.

Saranya said:   1 decade ago
Hammering is the correct work done on metals. Only when people hammer matel gets flattened.

Prabha said:   2 decades ago
Pls explain what is this question about. What is this sentence about. ?

Monisha said:   1 decade ago
I didn't understand can any one explain it?

Tamal said:   1 decade ago
metal is flattened not hammered

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