Which word correctly completes the sentence to modify the verb appropriately?

Answer:The dedicated student spoke 【eloquently】 during the debate competition, convincing both the panel and the audience.

The adverb 'eloquently' is required to modify the verb 'spoke'.

The blank requires an adverb of manner to describe how the student spoke. 'Eloquently' correctly modifies the verb 'spoke'.

Identify the part of speech required in the blank.

The word modifies the action verb 'spoke', so an adverb of manner is required.

Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, whereas adjectives modify nouns or pronouns.

Select the correct adverbial form.

The adverb form derived from the adjective 'eloquent' is 'eloquently'.

Standard adverbs of manner are formed by adding the suffix '-ly' to the descriptive adjective.

Adjective versus Adverb Usage

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