Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Anthony Abraham, a 34-year-old crane driver, (1) ______ managed to get out of the way of falling steel. Turning around, he could hardly believe the (2) ______ scene that lay before him. Girders were (3) _____ on top of the crane in a haphazard fashion, like gigantic pick-up sticks. All he could see of the machine was its rear wheels and a section of what had been the cab. Abraham (4) ______ to the cab, shouting his friend George Burns' name. By then, three other ironworkers had reached the (5) ______ of the carnage. One of them yelled, 'George, can you hear me?' Over the din of the diesel engine, a strained voice responded.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: substantially
Option 2: simultaneously
Option 3: barely
Option 4: rarely
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Correct Answer: barely
Solution : The correct choice is the third option .
Barely means only just, and it is used in situations where something is close to not happening. This helps convey the intended meaning that the crane driver just got out of the way of falling steel.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: "Anthony Abraham, a 34-year-old crane driver, barely managed to get out of the way of falling steel."
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