I already have a breeding pair of convicts, which seem happily in this water.
Correct answer: D. Happily
- A. Have
- B. Pair
- C. Convicts
- D. Happily
Explanation
"Happily" is an adverb that means "in a happy way", but it's not the correct word to use in this context. The proper word would be "happy", which is an adjective that describes the state of being content or satisfied.Correct sentence: "I already have a breeding pair of convicts, which seem happy in this water."
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