Question

Difficulty: EasyAdjectives, Adverbs, and Modifiers

Complete the sentence below by filling in the blank with the grammatically correct adverb.

Answer:Although the examination was challenging, Amina completed all the sections 【easily】 within the allotted time.

Answer

easily
The word 'easily' correctly functions as an adverb of manner modifying the verb 'completed', describing how the task was performed.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the word being modified in the sentence.
The word being modified is the verb 'completed'.
Modifiers that describe or add information to verbs must be adverbs rather than adjectives.
2
Select the correct grammatical form of the modifier.
The adverb form of 'easy' is 'easily'.
Adjectives like 'easy' modify nouns, whereas adverbs like 'easily' modify verbs to indicate manner.

Key Concept

Adverb vs Adjective Usage
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