Question : A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.
She rubbed her hands over her arms, and then _______ her purse, headed inside the convenience store.
Option 1: snapping
Option 2: slaying
Option 3: pinching
Option 4: grabbing
Correct Answer: grabbing
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option .
Among the options provided, grabbing best fits the sentence as it describes the action of taking the purse firmly and quickly.
The meanings of the other words are:
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Snapping is the act of making a sudden, sharp sound or movement.
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Slaying : This term refers to killing something or someone, or, in slang terms, doing something exceptionally well or impressively.
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Pinching is the act of grasping something between the thumb and another finger.
Thus, the completed sentence would be: "She rubbed her hands over her arms, and then, grabbing her purse, headed inside the convenience store."
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