Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:
Undoubtedly, English is the most __________ spoken language in the world today.

• A. perfectly
• B. widely
• C. greatly
• D. beautifully
• E. elaborately

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

widely

Option B: 'Widely' means 'by many people or in many places'. Here the language 'English' is spoken by many people in the world "most ... spoken language in the world today".

Hence this word forms a complete meaningful sentence and option B is correct.

Option A: 'Perfectly' means 'in a manner that could not be better'.

Option C: 'Greatly' means 'by a considerable amount'.

Option D: 'Beautifully' means 'in a way that pleases the senses'.

Option E: 'Elaborately' means 'in a detailed and carefully arranged manner'.

These words are not the most suitable to the sentence in meaning and relevance.

Hence options A, C, D and E are incorrect.