Question

Choose the most appropriate option to replace the underlined phrase.
Riya was heartbroken when her mother gave away her kittens.

• A. Riya had a heart attack
• B. Riya was very sad
• C. Riya had a heartache
• D. Riya broke away

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

The underlined sentence means 'Riya was full of sorrow'.

Option A is incorrect. Riya was full of sorrow and did not suffer a heart attack. Thus, it is incorrect.

Option B is correct. 'Very sad' means 'full of sorrow'. Thus, it has the required meaning and is the correct option.

Option C is incorrect. Riya did not have heartache and thus, it is the incorrect option.

Option D is incorrect. Riya did not break away, she was sad. Thus, it cannot be the answer.