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In the passage "The jaguar moves silently through the forest," the word *‘silently’* most closely means:

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 10 · English · How to Tell Wild Animals
  1. loudly
  2. quietly
  3. quickly
  4. slowly
Answer
quietly

The correct answer is quietly — Eliminate other options that do not convey the same meaning.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the word ‘silently’ in the sentence.
  2. Recall that ‘silently’ is a synonym of ‘quietly’ and means without making noise.
  3. Match this synonym with option B).
  4. Eliminate other options that do not convey the same meaning.
Common mistake: Confusing ‘silently’ with ‘loudly’

Concept tested: Word meaning

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