SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 21

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2020 - 6 Nov 2020 - Shift 1 • English • Q21

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
She laughed ______ at my joke.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. heartily .

Filler Concept: Adverb describing the manner of laughing
Grammatical Explanation: “Laughed” is an action verb that requires an adverb describing how the action is performed. “Heartily” means with sincerity or enthusiasm and is commonly used with verbs like “laugh.”
Correction:
She laughed heartily at my joke.
Final Sentence: She laughed heartily at my joke.
Conclusion: The correct filler is heartily.