Directions: Improve the under given sentence, if needed, by replacing the underlined part of it with the appropriate option. If no correction is required, mark option 4 as the answer.
He said so out of affection, do not take it to heart.
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in heart
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it In the heart
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by the heart
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No improvement needed
D
Correct answer
Explanation
'Take it to heart' is a standard English idiom that means to be deeply affected or hurt by something someone says. The phrase 'to heart' is correct here - it indicates that the remark reaches one's emotions or feelings. Options like 'in heart', 'by the heart' are not part of standard English idioms.