Question 185
MediumOriginal questionChoose the word that best fills the blank.
When the exam results came, she ______ a sigh of relief.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
To heave a sigh is to breathe out loudly, here from relief.
Worth noting
Heeded looks alike but means paid attention to.
- Concept
- The word the sentence needs: "heave a sigh"
- Typical timeTypical
- 40 s
- Your timeYours
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