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Select the correct collocation to complete the following sentence. She suppressed a __________ urge to yawn.
Question


Select the correct collocation to complete the following sentence.
She suppressed a __________ urge to yawn.

A.

stout

B.

strong

C.

hard

D.

tough

Correct option is B


Explanation:
The collocation “strong urge” is the most natural and commonly used phrase in English.
Meanings of options:
· Stout – heavily built or brave. (doesn’t fit with “urge”)
· Strong – intense or powerful.
· Hard – difficult. (not used with "urge")
· Tough – difficult or resilient. (doesn't collocate with “urge”)
Correct Sentence:
She suppressed a strong urge to yawn.

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