Do you know the English expression “to put (something) out“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Tom: Have the firefighters put the fire out yet?
Jess: Yes, they have.
Tom: How did the fire start?
Jess: John didn’t put his cigarette out properly.
Does it mean:
a) extinguish
b) ignite
c) burn
d) light up
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Answer: a) extinguish