Choose the correct pair of words to fill in the blanks:
The tiger stopped for a short ______ at the stream and dipped its front ______ into the cool water.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → pause, paws
Complete sentence: The tiger stopped for a short pause at the stream and dipped its front paws into the cool water.
| Pause (answer, blank 1) | Paws (answer, blank 2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | a short stop before going on | the feet of an animal such as a dog, cat or tiger |
| Example | After a short pause, the teacher went on with the lesson. | The puppy put its muddy paws on my clean school shirt. |