Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate option.

At the end of the speech the whole assembly gave the speakers a standing........

  1. ovation

  2. applause

  3. cheering

  4. support
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Explanation

A 'standing ovation' is the standard term for when an audience stands to applaud a performance or speech. While 'applause' and 'cheering' are related concepts, they don't complete the specific idiomatic phrase 'standing ovation'. 'Support' is too general in this context.

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