Can I use especially in the first sentence?

[Elata]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #102 "The Parliamentary Candidate (4)", question 2

'Do you like tomatoes?' shouted one of the tractor drivers. Henry ......... for a moment and then replied: 'Yes, I like them very much.'

(a) delayed
(b) stumbled
(c) stated
(d) hesitated

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #102 "The Parliamentary Candidate (4)", answer 2

'Do you like tomatoes?' shouted one of the tractor drivers. Henry hesitated for a moment and then replied: 'Yes, I like them very much.'

Correct answer: (d) hesitated
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Can I use especially in the first sentence?

[Alan]

Hi,

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Alan
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