Select the most appropriate collocation to fill in the blank.
I was running late so I only had time for a __________ shower.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. quick.
Context:
The sentence is: “I was running late so I only had time for a __________ shower.”
When someone is in a hurry, the natural collocation used in English is “quick shower.”
Meaning of the words:
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quick – short in duration; perfectly fits the idea of being late.
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relaxed – contradicts being in a hurry.
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luxurious – implies taking time and enjoying, opposite of rushing.
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long – also opposite of the context (no time).
Correct word: quick
Final Sentence: I was running late so I only had time for a quick shower.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.