Multiple choice

Directions: Give the appropriate replacement for the underlined word(s) in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. If no improvement is needed, mark (4) as the answer.

Don't take my words to heart.

  1. in heart

  2. by heart

  3. at heart

  4. No improvement needed
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The idiom 'to take something to heart' is a standard English expression meaning to be deeply affected or upset by something. The sentence is grammatically correct and uses the idiom properly, so no improvement is needed. 'By heart' refers to memorization, which does not fit the context.

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