Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold parts at 1, 2, and 3 that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is 4.
I was first to reach the college today.
(1) I was the first to reach
(2) I firstly reached
(3) I did reach first
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
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Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
It is more appropriate to use the article "the" before first as ordinal numbers are preceded by the article "the".
Other Options:
- I firstly reached: While "firstly" is an adverb, it is less common and more informal than the standard construction "I was the first to reach." The placement of "firstly" is also less typical in this context.
- I did reach first: This construction introduces unnecessary emphasis and is not as natural as the standard phrase "I was the first to reach."
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: I was the first to reach the college today.
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