Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicized bold part of the sentence:

The river level was rising drastically after that heavy rain.

• A. slightly
• B. suddenly
• C. greatly
• D. unexpectedly

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

greatly

Option C: 'Drastically' means 'extremely severe or extensive'.

'Greatly' means 'by a considerable amount, very much'.

This word means the same as the given italicized word. Hence option C is correct.

Option A: 'Slightly' means 'to a small degree, not considerably'.

Option B: 'Suddenly' means 'quickly and unexpectedly'.

Option D: 'Unexpectedly' means 'in a way that is not expected or likely'.

These words do not mean the same as the given word 'drastically'.

So, options A, B and D are wrong.