Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:
There is no greater joy than winding down at the end of a long day by reading a book and ______ a cup of good tea.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → savouring
Complete sentence: There is no greater joy than winding down at the end of a long day by reading a book and savouring a cup of good tea. The writer describes a relaxing end to a long day, so slowly enjoying a cup of good tea fits "no greater joy".
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) gulping | swallowing quickly in large mouthfuls (hurried swallowing does not suit winding down) | He was gulping water after the race. |
| (2) lapping | drinking with the tongue, as a cat or dog does (it is not used for a person drinking tea) | The kitten was lapping up the milk. |
| (3) savouring (answer) | enjoying the taste or experience of something slowly and fully | He sat on the verandah savouring his morning coffee. |
| (4) guzzling | drinking greedily and in large amounts (greed does not match the calm enjoyment the sentence describes) | The boys were guzzling soft drinks at the party. |
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