Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A couple of minutes later, a woman comes running towards the desk. As soon as she sees the little girl, she shouts and (1)_______ up to her. She lifts the girl into her arms and holds her very tight. Then she separates herself from her daughter and looks at her (2)_______ while she says, "I am here, Andrea. Everything is okay. I love you, honey." Then she turns and (3)_______ the man. "Thank you so much, sir," she says. "We got separated in the crowd earlier. My daughter is deaf, so I could not make an (4)________ over the speakers for her. I was looking for her everywhere. I was so worried!". Now the man understands why the little girl did not look at him until he (5)_______ her shoulder.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: chase
Option 2: runs
Option 3: stares
Option 4: blinks
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Correct Answer: runs
Solution : The correct choice is the second option .
The reason the woman is approaching the girl is that she appears to be shocked. Thus, runs up is the appropriate phrasal verb; it denotes a swift approach to someone.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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