Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate adverbs given in List-II:-
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List-I (Sentences) |
List-II (Adverbs) |
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(A) She looked at him___, trying to hide her excitement. |
(I) efficiently |
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(B) He ____ admitted that he had forgotten the appointment. |
(II) confidently |
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(C) They finished the project ____ avoiding any last minute stress. |
(III) eagerly |
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(D) The professor spoke ____ capturing everyone's attention. |
(IV) sheepishly |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
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.
| List-I | List-II | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| (A) She looked at him eagerly, trying to hide her excitement. | (III) eagerly | Eagerly means with keen interest and excitement. Her eager look showed the excitement she was trying to hide. |
| (B) He sheepishly admitted that he had forgotten the appointment. | (IV) sheepishly | Sheepishly means in an embarrassed way, as a person does when he has made a silly mistake, like forgetting an appointment. |
| (C) They finished the project efficiently, avoiding any last minute stress. | (I) efficiently | Efficiently means in a well-organised way, without wasting time or effort. That is how a last-minute rush is avoided. |
| (D) The professor spoke confidently, capturing everyone's attention. | (II) confidently | Confidently means in a sure and self-assured way. A speaker who is sure of himself holds the audience's attention. |