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. A. slow ✅ – correct; means the watch shows time behind the actual time (e.g., if it’s 10:05, the watch shows 10:00). B. lately ❌ – means “recently,” unrelated to timekeeping. C. past ❌ – used for expressions like five minutes past ten, not for a clock’s condition. D. late ❌ – used for people/events, not for watches.