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Question : A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate option. Choose the correct alternative.
The storm passed_______, but the night remained warm.

Option 1: quickest

Option 2: quicker

Option 3: quickly

Option 4: quick


Team Careers360 5th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: quickly


Solution : The correct option will be the third option.

In this context, quickly is an adverb that describes how the storm passed. It indicates that the storm moved through rapidly or without lingering. The conjunction "but" is used to contrast the passing of the storm with the fact that the night remained warm.

Therefore, the correct answer will be quickly.

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