Question

a team of doctors is beginning an organ transplant operation. they got the room ready and prepared the patient to receive the organ. the operation, however, is now sitting idle because the donated organ has not yet been delivered to the team. once the organ is received, the team will proceed with the operation. complete each the correct word. the operation is because the donated organ has not been delivered. once the organ is delivered, the team will the operation.

Explanation:

The word "idle" in the context means that the operation is not active or is on hold. Among the given options, "paused" has a similar meaning. When the organ is delivered, the team will continue with the operation, so "proceed" (which is implied by the original text "proceed with the operation") is the appropriate choice for the second blank.

Answer:

paused; proceed