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Lcchang Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
soon, quickly, immediately
The boss needs to see this message __________; if it's not received, it could cost the company millions.
(A) soon
(B) urgently
(C) immediately
(D) quickly
As soon as the letter arrived, the secretary __________________ informed her supervisor that the results were in.
(A) soon
(B) urgently
(C) immediately
(D) quickly
The correct answers to the above questions are immediately. Why can soon or quickly be the correct answers too? I'm very confused ... so freaking out.
(A) soon
(B) urgently
(C) immediately
(D) quickly
As soon as the letter arrived, the secretary __________________ informed her supervisor that the results were in.
(A) soon
(B) urgently
(C) immediately
(D) quickly
The correct answers to the above questions are immediately. Why can soon or quickly be the correct answers too? I'm very confused ... so freaking out.
Top answer
Soon does not have much urgency or timeliness associated with it. He is coming soon. " In #2, quickly fits, but it is rather informal for a business context.
- Soon does not have much urgency or timeliness associated with it.
- He is coming soon.
- " In #2, quickly fits, but it is rather informal for a business context.
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Soon does not have much urgency or timeliness associated with it.
He is coming soon. (Maybe in five minutes, maybe three hours, maybe tomorrow.)
In #1, urgently fits, but immediately has the added nuance of "as soon as possible."
In #2, quickly fits, but it is rather informal for a business context.
He is coming soon. (Maybe in five minutes, maybe three hours, maybe tomorrow.)
In #1, urgently fits, but immediately has the added nuance of "as soon as possible."
In #2, quickly fits, but it is rather informal for a business context.
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What about "quickly" in #1 and "soon" in #2?
Some dictionary says soon = quickly. That's why I am puzzled.
Some dictionary says soon = quickly. That's why I am puzzled.
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In my opinion #1 immediately and in #2 quickly.
please correct me if wrong.
please correct me if wrong.
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I am sorry. What I mean is-> why "can't" soon and quickly be the correct answers too?
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LcchangWhat about "quickly" in #1The boss needs to see this message quickly; if it's not received, it could cost the company millions.
This can even mean: He needs to have someone show him the message with a quick movement of the message in front of his eyes. He may not have enough time to read the message!
Lccha
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The boss needs to see this message ___soon_______; if it's not received, it could cost the company millions.
(A) soon
(B) urgently
(C) immediately
(D) quickly
As soon as the letter arrived, the secretary _______immdiately___________ informed her supervisor that the results were in.
(A) soon
(B) urgently
(C) immediately
(D) quickly
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