Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
If an individual keeps his fingers crossed he ____________ for the best.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. hopes.
Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-
- hopes- to want something to happen or be true.
- reacts- to do or say something because of something that has happened or been said.
- suspects- to believe that something may happen or be true, especially something bad.
- responds- to say or do something as an answer or reaction to something.
"Hopes" which means "to want something to happen or be true" fits in the context appropriately.
Hence, it will be the correct choice.
Correct Sentence:-
If an individual keeps his fingers crossed he hopes for the best.