Multiple choice

Choose the option in which the word FAST is used incorrectly or inappropriately.

(1) The fast life of cosmopolitans brings in its wake too many stresses and strains. (2) I keep my watch fifteen minutes fast so that I don't get late for the office. (3) The heroin dealers tried to fast speak him into a quick deal. (4) If you drive too fast on the hilly roads, you are likely to meet with some fatal accident. (5) In order to keep good health, we must fast once a week.

  1. 4

  2. 1

  3. 5

  4. 2

  5. 3

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E Correct answer
Explanation

Correct; the word has been used incorrectly here. The correct phrase should be ' fast talk'  meaning' pressurize someome into doing something using rapid and misleading information.