In each question in the following, four alternative sentences are given. Choose the CORRECT one.
Correct answer: D. Children who feel terrible about themselves are less likely to succeed in school
- A. Children whom feel terribly about themselves are less likely to succeed in school.
- B. Children who feel terribly about themselves is less likely to succeed in school.
- C. Children who feel terribly about themselves are less likely to succeed in school
- D. Children who feel terrible about themselves are less likely to succeed in school
Explanation
Terrible = extremely bad or seriousIn this sentence, "terrible" is an adjective modifying the noun "children." It means that the children have a negative, distressing feeling about themselves.Although Both option C and D are grammatically correct, but the choice between "terrible" and "terribly" depends on the idea you want to convey. If you mean that the children have a negative self-perception, you might prefer "terrible." If you mean that they experience the feeling intensely, then "terribly" is appropriate. So, the intended meaning here is that the children have a negative notion about themselves so option D is more appropriate.
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