Fill in the blank with appropriate adverb:-

"Ghanshyam can run _____ better than I do. He is a professional runner".

far

The correct answer is Option (2) → far

• Adverb: Adverbs are words that modify or describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They often answer questions like how, when, where, why, or to what extent something happens.

• Comparative Degree: The sentence compares Ghanshyam's ability to run with the speaker's ability, implying that Ghanshyam runs better. The comparative degree is used when comparing two things or actions.

• Usage of "far": In this context, "far" is used to indicate the extent or degree to which Ghanshyam can run better than the speaker. It emphasizes that Ghanshyam's running ability surpasses that of the speaker by a significant margin.

So, the phrase "far better" in the sentence conveys that Ghanshyam's running ability exceeds the speaker's to a considerable extent.