Use the appropriate word to complete the sentence. 'Let me have a _______ word…

'Let me have a quick word with you.'

Meaning in this sentence: "Quick" here means brief — a short conversation. The sentence means: let me speak with you for a short time.

Why this word fits:

• The phrase "have a quick word" is a common collocation meaning a brief, often private, talk.

• Here, "quick" emphasizes short duration rather than high speed.

Why the other words are not suitable:

• "Prompt" usually refers to timeliness or causing an action; it does not form the common expression for a short conversation.

• "Fast" describes high speed but is not a natural collocation with "word" in this context.

• "Swift" means quick in movement or action but does not pair naturally with "word" to mean a brief conversation.

Tip: Learn common collocations (words that frequently go together) such as "have a quick word" to sound natural in English.