Question

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options.

Select the option that contains an adverb-usage error.

Benjamin and Lucas gently volunteered for the disaster management task.

• A. for the
• B. Benjamin and Lucas
• C. disaster management task.
• D. gently volunteered

Answer 1

Answer:

D. gently volunteered

• The adverb "gently" (meaning in a mild or soft manner) does not logically fit the context of signing up for a "disaster management task." • A more appropriate adverb would be willingly, bravely, or eagerly.