Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with correct word.

His words had __________ the opposite effect.

  1. extensively

  2. essentially

  3. easily

  4. exactly

  5. especially
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Explanation

The phrase 'exactly the opposite' is a common idiomatic expression meaning 'precisely' or 'completely' the opposite. His words produced the precise reverse of the intended effect. Other options don't fit: extensively (thoroughly), essentially (basically), easily (without difficulty), especially (particularly).

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