In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A (1) ________thunderstorm rolled across the Delta before dawn, and Sam was (2) ________ by the crack of lightning. He heard raindrops dropping hard against the open windows above the hallway. Then he heard them drip and (3) ________ against the wall under the windows not far from his cell. The (4) ________of his bed was suddenly cool. Maybe today (5) ________not be so hot.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A (1)________thunderstorm rolled across the Delta before dawn, and Sam was (2) ________ by the crack of lightning. He heard raindrops dropping hard against the open windows above the hallway. Then he heard them drip and (3) ________ against the wall under the windows not far from his cell. The (4) ________of his bed was suddenly cool. Maybe today (5) ________not be so hot.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
puddle
puddle
sleep
sleep
cuddle
cuddle
cry
cry
Correct Answer:
puddle
puddle
Puddle: a small pool of water or other liquid, especially rain, that has formed on the ground
option A is correct.