Multiple choice

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate it as your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your answer.

I like to be alone for short periods, but after a few days, I start feeling alone.

  1. lonely

  2. lone

  3. solitary

  4. No improvement needed
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A Correct answer
Explanation

You can feel 'lonely', but not 'alone'. 'Lonely' is an adjective, which means that you are unhappy because you are not with other people. 'Alone' means to be without other people, e.g. you can feel lonely when you are alone. 

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