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Choose the correct word from the options and fill in the blank:

Due to the scorching heat, the plants in this area____________ quickly.

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 3

'Wither' means to dry up and shrivel, which is what plants do in scorching heat. 'Weather' as a verb means to endure or wear away, 'whether' introduces alternatives, and 'whither' means 'to where'; only 'wither' fits plants dying quickly.

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