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Sentence Correction Test 7
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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.
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As the discussion progressed, the defenders of the new policy got more and more excited.
💡 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'.