Multiple choice

He was ......... treated while he was there.

  1. generously

  2. harshly

  3. grossly

  4. hotly

  5. handily
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Harshly treated means treated with severity, cruelty, or lack of kindness. In the absence of context, harshly suggests someone was treated badly or severely. Generously would mean kindly, grossly would mean extremely or to a shocking degree (often negative but could work), hotly would mean with anger or intensity, and handily would mean conveniently or skillfully. Harshly is the most direct and common choice for negative treatment.

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