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Select the right answer:
My watch is five minutes _______.

  1. A
    slow
  2. B
    lately
  3. C
    past
  4. D
    behind

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

In English, when a timepiece shows a time that is earlier than the actual time, it is described as being 'slow'. Alternatively, if it shows a later time, it is 'fast'. Therefore, "My watch is five minutes slow" is correct.

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Select the right answer:
My watch is five minutes _______.
A
slow
B
lately
C
past
D
behind

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