Direction: In these questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
The boys were ________ to hear that we were going to build a bridge.

Options

A. 1) delight
B. 2) delights
C. 3) delighted
D. 4) delighting

Answer

C

Explanation

Delighted (Adjective) : a high degree of pleasure or enjoyment, ecstatic, elated, overjoyed, pleased.
Here, delighted is the right option.