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Correct answer: B. She behaved in a cowardly manner when she saw a stranger.
- A. She behaved cowardly when she saw a stranger.
- B. She behaved in a cowardly manner when she saw a stranger.
- C. She behaved in a coward manner when she saw a stranger.
- D. She behaved cowardly when she saw an stranger.
Explanation
The adverb "cowardly" should be used in the phrase "in a cowardly manner" to correctly describe how she behaved. The other options are grammatically incorrect.
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