Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.

The sun ______ directly in the east and sets directly in the west.

rises

The most appropriate option to fill in the blank is rises.

The word "rises" means to come up or appear above the horizon. In this sentence, the sun is rising directly in the east and setting directly in the west.

The other options are not as appropriate.

• "Sums" means to add up or total. It is not clear how the sun would sum directly in the east and set directly in the west.
• "Expands" means to become larger. It is not clear how the sun would expand directly in the east and set directly in the west.
• "Elevates" means to raise or lift up. It is not clear how the sun would elevate directly in the east and set directly in the west.