Choose the correct Adverb for the blank in the sentence :
Rahul drove his car _____ to reach Delhi soon.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → swiftly
Swiftly means quickly, at high speed. As an adverb of manner it modifies "drove", and speed suits Rahul's hurry to reach Delhi.
Complete sentence: Rahul drove his car swiftly to reach Delhi soon.
Example: The deer ran swiftly into the forest.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: fastly — Incorrect. There is no such word; "fast" is itself the adverb ("he drove fast").
Example: Don't drive so fast on this road.
Option 2: fluently — Incorrect. Fluently means smoothly and easily, used for speaking or writing a language, not for driving.
Example: She speaks French fluently.
Option 4: firmly — Incorrect. Firmly means strongly and steadily, without moving or giving way; it says nothing about speed.
Example: Hold the ladder firmly.