Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Courteously, Ade stood back to let his teacher go first through the door
- calmly
-
politely
- carefully
- patiently
The correct answer is: B
Explanation
The word "courteously" means in a polite, considerate, or mannerly way. In the context of the sentence, Ade is showing courtesy by standing back and letting his teacher go through the door first. Therefore, the word "polite" in option B is the closest in meaning to "courteously." Both words convey the idea of behaving with good manners and showing respect.
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