Complete the following collocation.
I was running late so I only had time for a _____ shower.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct collocation to fill in the blank is quick shower.
The word "quick" means done or happening in a short time. It is the most appropriate option in this context because it conveys the idea that the shower was short and to the point.
The other options are incorrect.
- Hasty means done without care or attention. It does not make sense to say that the shower was hasty because the speaker was running late.
- Fast means done quickly. It is similar to "quick" but it is not as specific.
- Short can be used to describe a shower, but it is not as common as "quick".