Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2 and 3 that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
Shut the window, it is fairly cold.
(1) quiet
(2) quite
(3) rather
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : The word "rather" is used in the sentence to emphasize the degree of coldness. It indicates that the coldness is more significant than just being "fairly" cold, making it a suitable replacement.
Therefore, the sentence, "Shut the window, it is rather cold,"
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