Choose the correct pair of words to fill in the blanks:
Arjun ______ deeply and sat down by the ______ of his sick puppy.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → sighed, side
Complete sentence: Arjun sighed deeply and sat down by the side of his sick puppy.
| Sighed (answer, blank 1) | Side (answer, blank 2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | took a long, deep breath that showed sadness, tiredness or relief | the place next to someone or something. “By the side of” means next to |
| Example | Maa sighed with relief when the train finally arrived. | Dadi sat by my side all night when I had fever. |