Choose the most appropriate verb to fill in the blank.
Abhijat's spirits _____ when he learnt that he had won the first prize in the Poetry Recitation Competition.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → soared
The sentence should read: "Abhijat's spirits soared when he learnt that he had won the first prize in the Poetry Recitation Competition."
Soared means to rise or increase dramatically, often used to describe a sudden increase in mood or spirit.
Plunged means to fall or decrease suddenly.
Zipped means to move quickly or with speed, but it doesn't fit well in the context of describing spirits.
Tore means to move quickly or violently, but again, it doesn’t fit the context of emotions.