Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank:
The residents ______ opposed the plan to cut down the old banyan trees for a parking lot; they blocked the road for three days and wrote to the Chief Minister.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → vehemently
Complete sentence: The residents vehemently opposed the plan to cut down the old banyan trees for a parking lot; they blocked the road for three days and wrote to the Chief Minister.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) mildly | in a gentle way that is not strong | The librarian mildly reminded us to keep our voices down. |
| (2) secretly | without other people knowing | The children secretly planned a party for their parents’ anniversary. |
| (3) vehemently (answer) | in a strong, forceful way, with strong feeling (fits blocking the road for three days) | The batsman vehemently protested against the umpire’s decision. |
| (4) briefly | for a short time | The power went off briefly during the match. |