Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
He_____ his teeth against the curse on his tongue.
Option 1: dropped
Option 2: unclasped
Option 3: yielded
Option 4: clenched
Answer (1)
10th Jan, 2024
Correct Answer: clenched
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
- The verb "clenched" means to tightly close one's teeth or fists.
- In this context, the protagonist was trying to resist speaking a curse, so he clenched his teeth to prevent himself from doing so.
- The past tense form of "clench" is "clenched" which correctly fits the blank in the sentence.
Therefore, the complete sentence would be: He clenched his teeth against the curse on his tongue.
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