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Choose the appropriate adverb to fill in the blank:

The boy who had been ______ idle was awarded a prize.


1. dangerously
2. miserably
3. notoriously
4. seriously

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Correct Answer - Option 3 : notoriously

The correct answer is- 'notoriously'.

  • Meaning of notoriously: in a way that is famous for something bad.
    • Example: The game is notoriously difficult to play.
  • Meaning of idle: without work.
    • Example: Almost half of the workforce is now idle
  • From the above lines, it is clear that notoriously is the most appropriate answer.
  • Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

The correct sentence is: The boy who had been notoriously idle was awarded a pride.

  • Meaning of Miserably: In a way that is very unpleasant and makes you unhappy.
    • Example: Our leaders have failed miserably.

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