Verb choice after exams: pick the verb that matches gleeful discontinuation of books Context: After examinations, children stop using their study books. Complete the sentence: "When their examinations are over, the children gleefully ______ the books they had been reading." Choose the correct option.

Given data

• Emotional tone: “gleefully” after exams (no longer needed).

Concept/Approach
Abandon means to give up completely or desert, matching the idea of putting study books aside after exams.

Option analysis
abandon — correct; stop using/give up. ✅shelve — literally put on a shelf; could fit physically but does not capture “give up” and is less idiomatic with “gleefully.”sidetrack — a verb meaning to divert attention; wrong object usage.overthrow — remove from power; wrong meaning entirely.

Final Answer
abandon