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Which sentence correctly uses an adverb to modify an adjective?

  1. The speaker gave an exceptionally brilliant presentation on environmental conservation.Answer
  2. B
    The speaker gave an exceptional brilliant presentation on environmental conservation.
  3. C
    The speaker gave an exception brilliant presentation on environmental conservation.
  4. D
    Giving an exceptionally brilliant presentation, environmental conservation was discussed by the speaker.

Answer

The sentence 'The speaker gave an exceptionally brilliant presentation on environmental conservation.' is grammatically correct.
The statement 'The speaker gave an exceptionally brilliant presentation on environmental conservation.' correctly uses the adverb 'exceptionally' to modify the adjective 'brilliant', describing the degree of brilliance of the presentation.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the target modifier and the word it modifies in the sentence.
The word modifying 'brilliant' (which is an adjective) must function as an adverb of degree.
Adjectives modify nouns, whereas adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
2
Evaluate the form of the modifier in each sentence option.
'Exceptionally' is the correct adverbial form derived from the adjective 'exceptional'.
An adjective cannot directly modify another adjective without taking an adverbial form (-ly ending in this context).
3
Verify sentence structure and modifier attachment.
The sentence where 'exceptionally' modifies 'brilliant' directly within a clear subject-verb structure is free from dangling modifier errors.
Ensures full compliance with standard English grammatical rules.

Key Concept

Adverbs Modifying Adjectives
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Adjectives, Adverbs, and Modifiers

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