Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
We all ____________ at the sky as it was full of stars that night.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Gazed.
Context: The sentence describes looking at the sky full of stars, which implies long, steady, and attentive observation.
Meaning of the words:
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Hooked – means caught or fastened, irrelevant here
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Packed – means filled or crowded, not related to looking
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Saw – means simply looked, but lacks the nuance of admiration or attention
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Gazed – to look steadily and intently, correct in context
Correct word: Gazed, because it conveys admiring or attentive looking at the stars.
Final Sentence: We all gazed at the sky as it was full of stars that night.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.