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ID: #15329
Question
The boy is dreadfully thin'. The word 'dreadfully' in this sentence means -
Options
1
dangerously
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2
alarmingly
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3
extremely
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4
disgustingly
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Explanation
In this context, 'dreadfully' is an intensifier meaning 'very' or 'extremely'. It does not literally mean 'causing dread' or 'dangerously', but rather emphasizes the degree of thinness.