Question

Choose the word which best fills the blank from the four options given.

We are pleased to ______ the news.

• A. Knew
• B. Think
• C. Listen
• D. Hear

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

The correct option is D Hear
Option A; Knew is the past of know , which means to be aware of something through observation.This is not the proper word to be used in the aforesaid sentence and hence this option is incorrect.

Option B; Listen means give one's attention to a sound.For example;listen to music.

Option C; Think is to have a particular belief or idea.Usage of this word does not make real sense in the aforesaid sentence and hence this is an incorrect option.

Option D; Hear is to perceive with the ear the sound made.This is the right word to be used in the mentioned sentence to make complete sense and hence this is the right option.