Improve the bracketed part of the sentence with the parts given below....
The sentence seems to say that the person in concern was expecting a surprise on his birthday and not accepting it. Expect means to want or wish for something whereas accepting means to receive or recognize some issue.
Thus option 2 is correct.
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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence with the parts given below....
Understanding the Context
In the sentence, "He was (accepting) a great surprise on his birthday," the word in brackets needs to fit the context of someone receiving or looking forward to something unexpected, which in this case is a surprise.
Analyzing the Options
- a) excepting: This means to exclude something, which does not fit the context of anticipating a surprise.
- b) expecting: This means looking forward to something happening. In this context, it suggests that he was looking forward to a surprise on his birthday, making it the most appropriate choice.
- c) aspecting: This is not a standard English word and does not fit the context.
- d) No improvement: The original word "accepting" does not convey the idea of anticipation, thus this option is not correct.
Conclusion
The correct answer is option 'B', "expecting," as it accurately conveys the idea of someone awaiting a surprise. The sentence would then read: "He was expecting a great surprise on his birthday," which clearly indicates his anticipation of the surprise.
This choice aligns with standard English usage and conveys the intended meaning effectively.