Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
My mother always __________________ to help people.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. goes the extra mile.
Context: The sentence is: “My mother always ___ to help people.”
The blank should describe someone who makes extra effort or does more than what is expected to help others.
Meaning of the words/idioms:
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takes a rain check – postpones or declines politely; does not fit.
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breaks the bank – spends a lot of money; irrelevant here.
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turns a deaf ear – ignores or refuses to listen; opposite meaning.
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goes the extra mile – puts in extra effort to achieve or help; perfectly fits the context.
Correct word/idiom: goes the extra mile
Final Sentence: My mother always goes the extra mile to help people.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.