Select the word that best completes the given sentence. Determine the collocation through the sentence.
Deepa is __________ worried about you.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. deeply.
Context: The sentence is describing the degree of being worried. To qualify the adjective 'worried,' we need an adverb. 'Deeply' is the correct adverb form.
Meaning of the words:
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Deeply – adverb, correctly modifies 'worried.'
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Sadly – adverb, but does not naturally collocate with 'worried.'
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Brightly – adverb, unrelated meaning (used for light/smile).
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Gracefully – adverb, used for manner/movement, not suitable here.
Correct word: Deeply, because 'deeply worried' is the natural collocation in English.
Final Sentence: Deepa is deeply worried about you.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.