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Direction: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

  1. I have little time, so I can tell you only ............. what he said.
    1. shortly
    2. briefly
    3. little of
    4. briskly
Correct Option: B

shortly (Adv.)
:in a few words
briefly (Adv )

Use briefly to say that something lasts or is done for a short time or told in a few words. shortly is an old-fashioned use.
Here, briefly is the right usage.



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