From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The spectators had endure the heat _____
- as they could
- as best as they could
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as best they could
- as they could best
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
In this sentence, "as best they could" is an idiomatic phrase that means "to the best of their ability" or "in the best way possible for them." It's a common expression used to indicate that people are doing their utmost given the circumstances.