WBCS.LIVE practice question

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

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. slow
  2. lately
  3. past
  4. late

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: slow

Explanation: When we talk about the accuracy of a clock or watch, we use 'fast' (ahead of the correct time) or 'slow' (behind the correct time). Words like late, lately, or past are not used in this context. slow ✅ – correct; means the watch shows time behind the actual time (e.g., if it’s 10:05, the watch shows 10:00). lately ❌ – means “recently,” unrelated to timekeeping. past ❌ – used for expressions like five minutes past ten, not for a clock’s condition. late ❌ – used for people/events, not for watches.