Question

Choose the option that fills the blank with the most appropriate word:

I could _____ see in the mist.

• A. hard
• B. hardly
• C. lately
• D. near

Answer 1

The correct option is B hardly

Option B is the correct answer because 'hardly' is an adverb that means scarcely.

Option A is incorrect because 'hard' is an adjective that means solid or firm.

Options C and D are incorrect because 'lately' means recently and 'near' means close by. Hence it would be illogical and meaningless if used in the sentence.