Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
I couldn't believe how _______ the math problem was; it took me hours to solve it.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. complicated.
Context: The sentence expresses surprise that the math problem was so difficult it took hours to solve. Therefore, the blank must be filled with a word meaning hard to solve.
Meaning of the words:
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complicated – difficult, complex; fits the context perfectly.
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simply – means in an easy or straightforward way; opposite of what is needed.
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easily – indicates no difficulty; contradicts the sentence.
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good – positive quality, but does not describe the level of difficulty of a problem.
Correct word: complicated
Final Sentence: I couldn't believe how complicated the math problem was; it took me hours to solve it.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.