Select the correct collocation to complete the following sentence.
She suppressed a __________ urge to yawn.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. strong.
"Strong urge" is a very common phrase that we use in English.
"Strong urge" means a compelling or overwhelming feeling to perform an action.
For Example, "During the long meeting, she felt a strong urge to stretch but controlled herself".
The other options:
"Tough" means difficult or resilient, which does not fit naturally with "urge."
"Stout" refers to something strong in physical build or courage, making it unsuitable here.
While "hard" can mean difficult, it is not used with "urge" in natural English collocations.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.