Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

If you want to pass this hurdle, you should _________ to what your mentor says.

pay attention

The most appropriate option to fill in the blank is pay attention.

The sentence is about the importance of paying attention to what your mentor says in order to pass a hurdle. The word "pay attention" means to listen carefully and to take note of what someone is saying.

The other options are not as appropriate.

• Listen hon is a colloquial way of saying "listen, honey." This is not the right word to use in this context, as it is informal and does not convey the seriousness of the situation.
• Put foc is a misspelling of "put focus." This is not the right word to use, as it is not a common expression and does not convey the same meaning as "pay attention."
• Pay ears is a nonsensical expression. This is not the right word to use, as it does not make sense.