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Choose the best form of the verb given in the bracket to complete the sentence:When we heard the good news, we were ____________. (delight)

A. Delight

B. Delighted

C. Delighting

D. Delightful

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

In the given sentence "When we heard the good news, we were delighted," the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence is "delighted." The word "delighted" is the past participle form of the verb "delight."

The sentence is in the past tense, and the past participle "delighted" is used as an adjective to describe the state of being very pleased or filled with joy upon hearing the good news.

The other options are not suitable for this sentence. Option A, "Delight," is the base form of the verb and does not fit the context of the sentence. Option C, "Delighting," is the present participle form and is not appropriate for the past tense of the sentence. Option D, "Delightful," is an adjective but does not function as the correct past tense verb form required in the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Delighted" (Option B).

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