Don't you notice the tension between the two whenever they're left lonely together?
Correct answer: C. Lonely
- A. Notice
- B. Between
- C. Lonely
- D. Together
Explanation
The word "lonely" is incorrect in this context. It should be "alone" to accurately convey the intended meaning. The corrected sentence is: Don't you notice the tension between the two whenever they're left alone together?
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