Question
Download Solution PDFSelect the most appropriate option to collocate with the word ‘stupid’ to fill in the blank.
It was ______ stupid of me to think that I could outwit him.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is ‘utterly’.
Key Points
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The blank space needs to be filled with a word that collocates well with 'stupid'.
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The word 'utterly' best collocates with 'stupid'.
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The phrase 'utterly stupid' means 'completely foolish'.
- Therefore, the phrase should read "It was utterly stupid of me to think that I could outwit him".
Therefore, the correct answer is ‘Option 3’.
Additional Information
- 'Option 1' (richly) is inaccurate because 'richly' often describes something that is abundant, ornate, or highly adorned, which does not fit in this context.
- 'Option 2' (fully) could potentially work, but it is not as strong as 'utterly' and is not the best collocate with 'stupid' in this context.
- 'Option 4' (deeply) tends to describe feelings or states that are intense or sincere, and does not provide the desired emphasis when used with 'stupid'.
Last updated on May 26, 2025
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