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Difficulty: EasyAdjectives, Adverbs, and Modifiers

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

Answer:Although the examination was difficult, the candidates answered the questions 【correctly】.

Answer

correctly
The blank requires an adverb of manner to describe how the candidates performed the action 'answered'. The adverb 'correctly' fits grammatically and logically.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the element being modified in the sentence.
The word needing modification is the verb 'answered'.
An adverb is required to describe how the action of answering was performed.
2
Select the appropriate adverb form to modify the verb.
The adverb 'correctly' (or 'accurately') properly modifies the verb 'answered'.
Adjectives modify nouns, whereas adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

Key Concept

Adverbial Modification of Verbs
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Adjectives, Adverbs, and Modifiers

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