Directions: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Earthquake inspection ______ that the two ancient buildings that remained intact after the Hiroshima bombing in Tokyo would not withstand a strong tremor.

Explanation

The correct answer is -revealed. Key Points Let's look at the meanings of the given words: retracted- withdraw (a statement or accusation) as untrue or unjustified resumed- begin to do or pursue (something) again after a pause or interruption revealed- make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others redirected- direct (something) to a new or different place or purpose As per the context of the given sentence, the inspection divulged the event of two ancient buildings withstanding a strong tremor of the earthquake. In the current scenario, the 3rd option i.e. revealed is the correct choice in the given sentence. Correct Sentence:Earthquake inspection revealed that the two ancient buildings that remained intact after the Hiroshima bombing in Tokyo would not withstand a strong tremor.