Question

Choose the sentence in which the given word is used correctly (grammatically and semantically) ALMOST

• A. As I crossed the road a scooterist almost hit me.
• B. Crossing the road a scooterist hit me almost.
• C. A scooterist across the road almost hit me.
• D. A scooterist almost hit me crossing the road.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The word "almost" is an adverb used to indicate that something nearly happened but didn't completely or fully occur. The correct usage of the word "almost" in the context of these options depends on its placement relative to the verb or action it is modifying.

Let's analyze the provided options:

1. As I crossed the road a scooterist almost hit me.
   This sentence correctly uses "almost" before the verb "hit," effectively indicating that the action of the scooterist hitting the speaker nearly happened. This usage is both grammatically and semantically correct.
2. Crossing the road a scooterist hit me almost.
   Placing "almost" at the end of the sentence makes it unclear what the word is modifying. The structure suggests that the action of hitting was completed, which contradicts the intended meaning of "almost." This usage is incorrect.
3. A scooterist across the road almost hit me.
   This sentence suggests a spatial context with "across the road," but it misplaces "almost" in a way that disrupts the sentence's clarity. It's incorrect because "almost" should closely precede the verb it modifies for greater clarity.
4. A scooterist almost hit me crossing the road.
   This sentence is a bit ambiguous; it could imply the speaker was crossing the road or the scooterist was. However, the use of "almost" is correct in modifying "hit," though the sentence structure could be clearer.

Therefore, the correct sentence considering both grammatical structure and semantic clarity is:"As I crossed the road a scooterist almost hit me."