Choosing the correct word to fill in the blank based on the context of the sentence.
Listening refers to the action of hearing sounds.
In the given context, the sentence 'I opened my eyes, lay still for a moment, and —— to the sounds of the forest.' should be completed with 'listening.' This word correctly fills in the blank because it indicates the ongoing action of hearing the sounds of the forest.
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