Question

Fill in the blank with a suitable degree of the adverb from the given options.
Mala answered the questions _________ than Mahi.

• A. Quicker
• B. Quick
• C. Quickly
• D. Quikest

Answer 1

The correct option is A Quicker

In order to fill in the blank with the suitable degree of the adverb, let's understand what adverbs are. Adverbs are words that describe something about the verbs. For example, "I ran fast". Here, 'fast' describes the way 'I' ran, so 'fast' is an adverb. Degrees of the adverbs explain us the intensity of an action, adjective or another adverb. For example, "She ran too fast". Here, 'fast' is the adverb and 'too' intensifies how fast she ran.

NOTE: The word 'than' explains that the comparative degree of the adverb is needed.

Option B - 'Quick' is the positive degree of the adverb. Hence, option B is incorrect.

Option C - 'Quickly' is an adverb which isn't used for comparison. Hence, option C is incorrect.

Option D - 'Quickest' is the superlative form of the adverb. It is used to show the highest intensity of action. Hence, option D is incorrect.

Option A - 'Quicker' is the comparative form of the adverb which explains that Mala answered the questions in lesser time than Mahi. Hence, option A is the correct answer.

'Mala answered the questions quicker than Mahi.'