Question

The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with an adverbial usage error. Dravid and / his team / beautifully entered / the competition.

• A. the competition
• B. Dravid and
• C. beautifully entered
• D. his team

Answer 1

Answer:

C. beautifully entered

• While "beautifully" is a correctly formed adverb (derived from the adjective "beautiful"), it is an incorrect word choice for this specific context. Logical Fit: An adverb must logically describe the verb it modifies. "Beautifully" usually describes the aesthetic quality of an action (e.g., she sings beautifully or he paints beautifully). Contextual Meaning: Entering a competition is a formal or competitive action. You don't usually enter a competition "beautifully." You might enter it "successfully," "confidently," "formally," or "gracefully." Better Alternatives: If the intention was to say the team played well, "beautifully" might describe their performance, but not the act of entering the competition.