Choose an appropriate word that can substitute the bracketed word and complete the sentence meaningfully.
Shelley was very happy (while) I accepted her invitation to her birthday party.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer option 1 i.e. when.
"While" is used to indicate two actions happening simultaneously over a period of time. It suggests a continuous or ongoing action.
"When" is used to indicate that one event occurred at the same time as another event, often for short or specific actions.
"Accepted" is a short, completed action, not a prolonged process, so "while" does not fit well.
Hence, the correct sentence is:- "Shelley was very happy when I accepted her invitation to her birthday party."