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The given sentence is divided into four segments.

Select the option that has the segment with an adverbial usage error.

Patricia and / her associate / softly examined / the ancient artefact.

Athe ancient artefact

BPatricia and

Csoftly examined

Dher associate

Answer:

C. softly examined

Read Explanation:

• Softly" refers to volume or touch (gentle). • When examining something carefully or with great attention to detail, the correct adverb is minutely, thoroughly, or closely.


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