Question

    Select the most appropriate option to replace the bold word in the given  Sentence.

    She was too startled at first saying something , but finally, she blurted out the truth.

    A to say anything Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B saying anything Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C say something Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D No substitution required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    1. to say anything . The correct phrase is "too startled to say anything;" "too...to" indicates that the degree of startle prevented her from speaking. Corrected Sentence: She was too startled at first to say anything , but finally she blurted out the truth.

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