Question

25.
In which sentence is the word furtively used correctly?
a. The sergeant major spoke furtively of his time in India.
b. The man from Maw and Meggins looked furtively at Mrs. White without speaking.
c. Mrs. White shouted furtively at her husband as the knocks on the door continued.
d. Herbert played the piano furtively as Mr. White made his wish.

Answer 1

Answer:

b. The man from Maw and Meggins looked furtively at Mrs. White without speaking.

Explanation:

The word "furtively" means doing something in a hidden way, in a disguised, almost imperceptible way. Among the options shown in the question above, the only one that used that word correctly was option "B", as it showed how The man from Maw and Meggins looked discreetly and in disguise at Mrs. White, without issuing any comment, without drawing any attention .