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Difficulty: EasyAdjective and Adverb Usage

The amateur astronomer pointed the telescope toward the northern sky, hoping to catch a glimpse of the passing comet. Through the lens, the comet's glowing tail could be seen clear, even though thin clouds had begun to drift across the horizon.

Which choice best replaces the underlined word?

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. B
    more clearer
  3. clearlyAnswer
  4. D
    clearest

Answer

The adverb 'clearly' should be used to modify the verb phrase 'could be seen'.
The correct option correctly uses the adverb 'clearly' to modify the verb phrase 'could be seen'. Adverbs are used to modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, whereas adjectives are used to modify nouns.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine what part of speech the underlined word modifies.
The word modifies the verb phrase 'could be seen'.
Identifying the target of the modification tells us whether we need an adjective or an adverb.
2
Apply the rule for adjectives and adverbs.
Adverbs modify verbs, whereas adjectives modify nouns. Therefore, the adverb form 'clearly' is needed.
Since 'could be seen' is a verb phrase, using the adjective 'clear' is grammatically incorrect.
3
Evaluate the choices for grammatical correctness.
The option 'clearly' is the correct adverb. The option 'more clearer' is a double comparative, and 'clearest' is a superlative adjective that does not fit the context.
Ensures the selected option has no other grammatical errors.

Key Concept

Adjective and Adverb Usage
Estimated Time:45s
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