Which is the best connotation of the word annihilated as it is used in the sentence?
Sentence:What had not been destroyed by the earthquake was soon annihilated by the fires.

a.demolished
b.burned
c.scorched
d.eliminated

PLEASE HELP!!!

Question

Which is the best connotation of the word annihilated as it is used in the sentence?
Sentence:What had not been destroyed by the earthquake was soon annihilated by the fires.

a.demolished
b.burned
c.scorched
d.eliminated

PLEASE HELP!!!

anonymous · Answer

@triciaal  please help!

triciaal · Answer

destroyed means gone by damage 
how does fire destroy?

anonymous · Answer

it burns

anonymous · Answer

i thought that was the answer but i wasn't sure

triciaal · Answer

acccording to the thesaurus eliminated would be the best choice

triciaal · Answer

i really don't like this question

anonymous · Answer

i don't either haha

triciaal · Answer

fire burns , something can be scorched   destroy does not mean totally wiped out  where as eliminated means totally gone, wiped out

anonymous · Answer

ok i think i have it now thx

triciaal · Answer

you are welcome.