Concept:Identify the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "wide" and fits the context of the sentence.
Explanation:The underlined word is "wide," meaning broad or having a large distance from side to side.
The sentence says the road used to be wide but now appears different due to the new drainage.
The opposite of "wide" is "narrow," which means limited in width.
"Narrow" correctly shows that the road has become less wide after drainage work.
Option A, "widing," is not a proper English word.
Option B, "limited," does not specifically describe width.
Option D, "reduced," is not directly opposite to "wide" in this context.
Therefore, the correct word to fill the gap is "narrow."
Answer:C. Narrow