Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the appropriate word/phrase from the given options and fill in the blank.

Hema talked so softly that nobody could _________ what she said.

  1. listen

  2. listen to

  3. hear

  4. hear to
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C Correct answer
Explanation

'Hear' is the correct verb because it means to perceive sound. When someone speaks too softly, the problem is that others cannot 'hear' (perceive) what is said. 'Listen' implies intentional attention and effort, and doesn't fit as naturally in this context. 'Hear to' is grammatically incorrect - we don't use 'to' after hear in this sense.

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