Question

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the

    blank. The patient looked _______ and tired.
    A pail Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B pale Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C pall Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D peel Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    pail: A pail is a bucket, typically with a handle, used for carrying liquids or other materials. It doesn't fit the context of the sentence describing someone's appearance. pale: Pale means having a light or washed-out color, particularly used to describe someone's complexion when they appear ill or tired. It is the correct option for describing the patient's appearance in the given sentence. pall: A pall can refer to a dark cloud of smoke or fog, or it can mean a cloth covering a coffin. Neither of these meanings fits the context of the sentence describing someone's appearance. peel: Peel can mean to remove the outer covering or skin of something, such as fruit or vegetables. It doesn't fit the context of the sentence describing someone's appearance.

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