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The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the

segment with an adverbial usage error.

David loudly / opened the gift / presented by / his sister.

ADavid loudly

Bpresented by

Copened the gift

Dhis sister

Answer:

A. David loudly

Read Explanation:

• While "David loudly opened" isn't strictly ungrammatical in all contexts, in standard English testing, the adverb usually follows the verb or the object for better flow. • It should be: "David opened the gift loudly."


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