Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the options given below:
Although Sudhir did not get much time to prepare, yet he could present the topic ----------- before the board of directors.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Effectively
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.
Complete sentence: Although Sudhir did not get much time to prepare, yet he could present the topic effectively before the board of directors. The blank tells how Sudhir could present the topic, so the adverb effectively (in a way that produces the desired result) is needed.
| Option | What it tells | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Effective | Effective is an adjective. It describes a noun, not the verb "present". | It was an effective presentation. |
| (2) Effectively (answer) | An adverb of manner describes a verb: it tells how an action is done. Most adverbs of manner are formed by adding -ly to an adjective: effective → effectively. | She explained the new proposal effectively to the committee. |
| (3) Effectfully | "Effectfully" is not a word in standard English. The adverb formed from effective is effectively. | – |
| (4) Affective | Affective is an adjective meaning connected with emotions and feelings. It is the wrong part of speech and has the wrong meaning. (Effective and affective sound alike: effective means producing a result, affective means connected with feelings.) | Music has a strong affective influence on young children. |