Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

He is almost quiet well.

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  1. almost quietly
  2. very quite
  3. quite
  4. quiet

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Option 3 : quite
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The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

  • The word "quiet" means making little or no noise; being calm and silent. (शांत)
    • Example: The library is a quiet place for reading and studying.
  • "Quite" is an adverb that means completely or to a certain degree; it is used for emphasis. (काफी)
    • Example: She was quite happy with the results of her exam.
  • Hence, in the sentence "He is almost quiet well," the correct word to use is 'quite' to indicate the degree of wellness.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

  • Option 1: almost quietly (लगभग चुपचाप): This phrase is incorrect in the given context.
    • Example: He almost quietly left the room without anyone noticing.
  • Option 2: very quite (बहुत शांत): This phrase is grammatically incorrect as "quite" and "very" should not be used together in this context.
    • Example: The phrase "very quite" is not grammatically correct.
  • Option 4: quiet (शांत): This word means "silent" and does not fit the context of the sentence properly.
    • Example: The room was very quiet after everyone left.

 

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