Complete the sentence with a suitable option:
To say that we were surprised at the cleverness of the child is an understatement. We were really ___________.

annoyed

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astounded

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flattered

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confused

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Solution

The correct option is A astounded
In the given sentences, the word, 'surprised' is mentioned as an understatement. This means that the word which can fill the blank has to be an adjective which describes the word, 'surprised' much more forcefully. The word, 'astounded' is the past tense of the verb, 'astound' which means 'to be shocked/ greatly surprised'. Hence, option B is the correct answer.

The word, 'annoyed' is the past tense of the verb, 'annoy' which means 'to be irritated'.
The word, 'flattered' is the past tense of the verb, 'flatter' which means 'cause (someone) to feel honoured and pleased by praising/ complimenting them insincerely'.
The word, 'confused' is the past tense of the verb, 'confuse' which means 'to make (someone) bewildered or perplexed'.
As the words, 'annoyed', 'flattered' and 'confused' are unrelated to the word, 'surprised', options A, C and D are incorrect.

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Complete the sentence with a suitable option:To say that we were surprised at the cleverness of the child is an understatement. We were really ___________.

Complete the sentence with a suitable option:
To say that we were surprised at the cleverness of the child is an understatement. We were really ___________.