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Fill in the blank (idiomatic reaction) “Sita's heart ______ at the sight of the beautiful diamond necklace.” Choose the verb that best completes the idiom.

Difficulty: Easy

leapt
stopped
sank
ached

Correct Answer: leapt

Explanation:

Given data

The sight of something beautiful causes a happy thrill.

Concept/ApproachThe idiom is “one’s heart leapt,” expressing excitement or joy.

Option analysisleapt — correct idiom.stopped — suggests shock/fear; not supported by context.sank — expresses disappointment/sadness.ached — suggests pain.

Final Answerleapt

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