Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
I ______ out of the bed when I heard a noise in the room.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. sprang
Context: The sentence describes a sudden action taken after hearing a noise, which requires a word suggesting quick movement.
Meaning of the words:
Sprang – jumped or moved suddenly and quickly
Rose – got up, generally used for gradual upward movement
Skipped – jumped lightly, often playfully
Took – doesn't fit contextually without an object
Correct word: Sprang
Reason: “Sprang” conveys the suddenness and urgency of the action, which fits perfectly with hearing an unexpected noise.
Final sentence: I sprang out of the bed when I heard a noise in the room.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.