Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence below or part thereof has been underlined. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or diction. Select the option that best corrects the error, if any.

As the discussion progressed, the defenders of the new policy spoke more and more excited.

  1. As the discussion progressed, the defenders of the new policy spoke more and more excited.

  2. As the discussion progressed, the defenders of the new policy got more and more excited.

  3. As the discussion progressed the defenders of the new policy grew more and more excitedly.

  4. As the discussion kept moving further, the defenders of the new policy were beginning to speak more and more excitedly.

  5. As the discussion progressed, the defenders of the new policy spoke more and more excitedly.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In (A) the adjective 'excited' is modifying the verb 'spoke' and we need an adverb to modify it so, it is wrong. C is wrong as it uses an adverb 'excitedly' to modify the noun 'defenders'. D and E are too verbose. Hence, the correct option is (B) here the adjective 'excited' modifies the noun 'defenders'.

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