Fill in the blanks in List-I with the appropriate adverbs in List-II:-
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List-I (Sentences) |
List-II (Adverbs) |
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(A) She danced ____ during the competition. |
(I) stealthily |
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(B) The thief moved ____ through the house trying not to make noise. |
(II) promptly |
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(C) He completed the assignment _____ and submitted it on time. |
(III) casually |
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(D) They walked _____ through the crowded streets. |
(IV) beautifully |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
An adverb is a word that tells how, when, where or how much something happens. It can also describe an adjective or another adverb, for example she sings sweetly, very hot.
| List-I | List-II | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| (A) She danced beautifully during the competition. | (IV) beautifully | Beautifully means in a graceful, pleasing way, which is how one praises a dance performance. |
| (B) The thief moved stealthily through the house trying not to make noise. | (I) stealthily | Stealthily means quietly and secretly, so as not to be noticed. "Trying not to make noise" points to it. |
| (C) He completed the assignment promptly and submitted it on time. | (II) promptly | Promptly means quickly and without delay. "On time" points to it. |
| (D) They walked casually through the crowded streets. | (III) casually | Casually means in a relaxed, unhurried way. It describes an easy stroll. |