He first <u>convulsed</u> and then collapsed on the floor.
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is <strong>NEAREST IN MEANING</strong> to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly.
- A. shivered ✓
- B. crouched
- C. shouted
- D. cried
Correct Answer: A. shivered
Explanation
CONVULSED refers to a sudden, violent, irregular movement of a limb or of the body. SHIVERED is the closest synonym among the given options.