I hosted a birthday party last Sunday and the guests ______ havoc on my house!
wreaked
reeked
wreckt
rect
Answers
Answer :
According to Oxford Dictionary, 'The word wreak means ‘to cause or inflict’ and is usually paired with nouns meaning either ‘a large amount of damage or harm’ (as in wreak havoc or wreak devastation) or ‘vengeance’ (as in wreak revenge). Although it would sound somewhat archaic today, the word wreak can also be used alone, without an object, to mean ‘avenge’.
On the other hand, the verb form of the word wreck, means to ‘destroy or severely damage (a structure or vehicle)’ or ‘spoil completely’. (Wreck, of course, also has a noun form.) Because wreck does not have the sense of ‘cause’ or ‘inflict’ like wreak does, the phrase ‘wrecking havoc’ is illogical.'
Cambridge English Dictionary defines 'reek' as 'to have a strong, unpleasant smell.'
Collins English Dictionary defines 'rect' as 'receipt.'
So, the correct sentence is :
I hosted a birthday party last Sunday and the guests wreaked havoc on my house!