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The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with an adverbial usage error.

Mrs. Jennifer, / our English professor, / told us that the wind / reluctantly rustled the branches.

AMrs. Jennifer,

Bour English professor,

Ctold us that the wind

Dreluctantly rustled the branches.

Answer:

D. reluctantly rustled the branches.

Read Explanation:

• This is a misplaced/illogical adverb error. "Reluctantly" implies a human feeling or will. Wind is inanimate and cannot feel "reluctant" to blow.


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