Fill in the blank with appropriate word.He walked _ he could _ he would not miss the train to work.
Correct answer: D. As fast as, so
- A. As faster as, however
- B. By as fast as, so that
- C. Faster as, and
- D. As fast as, so
Explanation
"As fast as" correctly indicates the speed of walking, and "so" shows the purpose. However, "so that" would be more precise and commonly used in such contexts.
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