Question

    In the question below, a sentence is given with a part

    missing. From the options below, choose the correct combination of idioms that can fit in the blank to make the sentence grammatically and meaningfully correct. Sarah was feeling _______ after receiving the good news about her promotion.   1. Over the moon   2. In hot water   3. Like a deer in headlights  
    A Only 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Only 1 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    "Over the moon" means extremely happy, which fits Sarah's reaction to the promotion news. "In hot water" means in trouble, and "Like a deer in headlights" means feeling frozen or confused, neither of which fit this scenario.

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