Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence Riya ran as fastly as ...........

English Language (CGL) Error correction

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.

Riya ran as fastly as a cheetah and saved the child from falling

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SSC CGL Tier 2 March 6, 2023 Paper 1

faster

fasting

fast

fastest

- The original sentence uses "fastly," which is incorrect because "fast" itself is an adverb.

- Option 1: faster - This is the correct option as it suggests a comparative degree, meaning Riya is as fast as a cheetah.

- Option 2: fasting - Incorrect. This refers to abstaining from food, which does not fit the context.

- Option 3: fast - Correct in this context as the usage is as fast as.

- Option 4: fastest - Incorrect. This is the superlative form, not suitable for a comparison like "as...as."

Correct Sentence is - Riya ran as fast as a cheetah and saved the child from falling

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