Question

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.

• A. the ancient artefact
• B. Patricia and
• C. softly examined
• D. her associate

Answer 1

Answer:

C. softly examined

• 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.