Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The flames caught so quick that I had no time to think.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e quickly.
- In the context of the sentence, "quickly" should be used to modify the verb "caught."
- Adverbs, like "quickly," are used to modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs and provide more information about how the action is performed.
- Corrected sentence: The flames caught so quickly that I had no time to think.
- So, "quickly" is the correct choice as it serves as an adverb, appropriately modifying the verb "caught" to convey the speed at which the flames ignited.