Direction.
Select the most appropriate set of words from the given choices to fill in the blanks.
The flood of brilliant ideas has not only ___ us, but has also encouraged us to ___ the last date for submission of entries.
overwhelmed, extend
enjoyed, stretch
dismayed, decide
scared, scrap
Correct Answer :
A. overwhelmed, extend
overwhelmed - extend
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