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Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.

He waited with ______ breath for the door to open.

Option 1: baited

Option 2: bated

Option 3: beaten

Option 4: bitten


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Correct Answer: bated


Solution : The correct choice is the second option. 

Explanation: 

Bated means to hold back or suspend, and the phrase "bated breath" is a common expression used to describe someone who is holding his breath or waiting with great anticipation.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

Baited: Baited means to set a trap or lure someone or something, and it doesn't fit the context of someone waiting with anticipation.

Beaten: Beaten is the past participle of the verb "beat" and does not fit the context of someone waiting with anticipation.

Bitten: Bitten is the past participle of the verb "bite" and does not fit the context of someone waiting with anticipation.

So, the sentence would be: "He waited with bated breath for the door to open."

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