Question 17

Finishing quickly isn't as important as answering correctly.

In this context, "quickly" is the correct adverb that modifies the verb "finishing." It indicates the manner in which the action of finishing is performed, emphasizing that speed is not the primary concern compared to accuracy.

A) Quick

"Quick" is an adjective that describes nouns, not verbs. In this sentence, an adverb is needed to describe how one finishes, making "quick" an incorrect choice.

B) As quick

"As quick" is a comparative phrase that is not properly structured for this context. The sentence requires an adverb to modify the verb "finishing," thus making "as quick" unsuitable.

C) So quickist

"So quickist" is grammatically incorrect. The term "quickist" is not a recognized word in standard English, and the phrase does not fit the sentence structure that requires an adverb.

D) Quickly

"Quickly" is the appropriate adverb that modifies the verb "finishing." It correctly conveys that the speed of finishing is not as significant as the accuracy of the answers provided.

Conclusion

The adverb "quickly" is the only option that correctly fits the grammatical structure of the sentence, effectively conveying the intended meaning. All other options fail to meet the requirements of modifying the verb appropriately or are grammatically incorrect. Thus, "quickly" is definitively the right choice for this context.