To put it _, the food tasted horrible!

Explanation

- Correct Answer: a. Crudely - Explanation: The correct answer is 'crudely,' which means boldly or bluntly. The disapproval and bold remarks made by the speaker in the sentence indicate a blunt choice to express their true feelings about the food. - Why other options are not correct: - b. Nicely: Nicely does not convey the sense of disapproval described in the sentence. - c. Formally: Formally does not fit the context of describing the taste of food. - d. Happily: Happily does not convey the negative sentiment about the food.