Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:
The British aristocracy is known for their strict adherence to prim ways of _______ tea.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → sipping
Complete sentence: The British aristocracy is known for their strict adherence to prim ways of sipping tea. "Prim" means stiffly formal and proper, and the British aristocracy is known for its refined manners. Sipping is the polite, delicate way of drinking tea.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) consuming | a general word for eating, drinking or using up (it says nothing about the delicate manner that "prim" points to) | Air conditioners consume a lot of electricity. |
| (2) gulping | swallowing quickly in large mouthfuls (it is the opposite of a prim manner) | The thirsty runner gulped down a bottle of water. |
| (3) sipping (answer) | drinking slowly, a little at a time | Grandmother sat on the porch, sipping her evening tea. |
| (4) nibbling | taking small bites of food (tea is drunk, not bitten) | The rabbit was nibbling a carrot. |
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