Have you heard this phrase before? to 'take the cake' Examples; "The wedding reception was beautiful, but the fireworks display at the end really took the cake" "He's done a lot of silly things, but that really takes the cake..." What do you think it means?

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Please explain why the answer is A but not the others? A. She suggested that he take a break B. She suggested that he takes a break C. She suggested he to take a break D. She suggested he taking a break

Riddle me this!

Which one better fits the context? Do you have any other suggestions for word choice? Imagine a character learning that her adult children who have been living abroad will be returning home for Christmas. A reserved character may sit down to handle the surprise, a full smile brightening her expression. Her voice could ________ as she speaks or she might reach out to her husband and give his hand a quick squeeze. A demonstrative character would react with more vigor, jumping up to crush her husband in a hug or making animated hand gestures as she __________ every thought in her mind surrounding the happy news. Understanding your character's tendencies will help you plan body language and verbal cues accordingly. 1. A - Warble, B - trill, C - falter 2. A - reels off, B - rattles off, C - Blurts out