Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined word in the…
2024
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.
Pollution levels have increased so largely that they are almost killing us.
- A.
highly
- B.
slowly
- C.
primarily
- D.
chiefly
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Correct answer: A
The correct answer is Option A (highly). The sentence requires an adverb meaning 'to a great degree' to replace 'largely'. Option A is the most appropriate synonym in this context, matching the intended meaning of significant increase.