JAMB Use of English 1981 Question 32

Question 32

Adjectives and Adverbs

Fill in the blank space with the best of the five options: The exercise must be done ________ possible

  1. A.as quick as
  2. B.as quicker as
  3. C.as quickly as
  4. D.as most quick as
  5. E.as most quickly as
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (as quickly as)

Explanation

The verb 'be done' needs an adverb, and the comparison pattern is 'as + adverb + as possible'.