Question

    Fill in the blanks with a suitable word from the options.

    Buck ___________ audibly and wiped his brow as the

    jury, which had deliberated for five-and-a-half hours, returned its verdicts.
    A cite Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B side Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C signed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D sighed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word ‘sigh’ means ‘to breathe out slowly and noisily, expressing tiredness, sadness, pleasure, etc.’. It is the correct word. Other words are inappropriate. Buck sighed audibly and wiped his brow as the jury, which had deliberated for five-and-a-half hours, returned its verdicts.

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