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Craft and StructureEasy–MediumWord for hikers who fell asleep at once

Craft and Structure practice question

The hikers were ____ after ten hours on the trail and fell asleep as soon as they sat down.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?

  1. A. exhaustedCorrect
  2. B. excited
  3. C. lost
  4. D. cheerful

Answer: A. exhausted

Ten hours, then instant sleep.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. excited
Excitement keeps people awake.
C. lost
Being lost is not the point.
D. cheerful
Mood is not the point.

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