His bag was quite _ so I easily carried it to his room.
Correct answer: C. Light
- A. Cheap
- B. Heavy
- C. Light
- D. Short
Explanation
As the sentence says, the bag was easy to carry; therefore, option C (i.e., light) fits here.
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