CHOOSE THE CORRECT SENTENCE
Correct answer: A. Julie slept soundly in the room yesterday.
- A. Julie slept soundly in the room yesterday.
- B. "Julie slept in the room soundly."
- C. "Julie slept yesterday in the room soundly."
- D. "Julie slept soundly yesterday in the room."
Explanation
This sentence is correct. It places the adverb "soundly" right after the verb "slept," which is the best position for modifying how Julie slept. The phrase "in the room" indicates the location, and "yesterday" specifies the time. The sentence is clear and well-structured.
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