Question 33
MediumOriginal questionChoose the word that correctly completes the sentence.
They tried to save the old tree, but all their efforts were in ______.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
"In vain" means without success.
Worth noting
Vein is a blood vessel, and vane shows the wind's direction.
- Concept
- The right word or spelling: "vain"
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
- Your timeYours
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