Question 47

A child with a stuffy nose might find it hard to breathe.

When a child has a stuffy nose, the congestion can obstruct airflow, making it difficult to breathe properly.

A) Breathe

This option is correct as "breathe" is the verb that describes the action of inhaling and exhaling air. A stuffy nose directly affects this action, leading to difficulty in breathing.

B) Breathing

"Breathing" is a gerund that refers to the process of inhaling and exhaling. While it is related to the correct answer, it does not fit the sentence structure, which requires a verb form.

C) Breath

"Breath" is a noun that refers to the air taken in or expelled during breathing. This option does not accurately complete the sentence, as it does not express the action of breathing that is hindered by nasal congestion.

D) Breadth

"Breadth" refers to the width or extent of something. This option is irrelevant to the context of the question, as it does not relate to the act of breathing or the effects of a stuffy nose.

Conclusion

The option "breathe" is definitively the correct choice, as it directly describes the difficulty a child experiences when their nasal passages are congested. All other options either do not fit the sentence grammatically or are unrelated to the concept of breathing, thereby reinforcing that "breathe" is the most appropriate answer.