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The meeting was ____________ because the Principal fell ill.

Aput off

Bput up

Cput down

Dput on

Answer:

A. put off

Read Explanation:

“Put off” means postponed or delayed.

✔️ The meeting was put off because the Principal fell ill.

Other options:

  • Put up ❌ (to stay somewhere / to display)

  • Put down ❌ (to place something / criticize)

  • Put on ❌ (to wear or organize)


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