In the following, four alternative sentences are given. Choose the CORRECT one.
Correct answer: D. They were still lost in their newly acquired happiness when suddenly, once again. they heard a knock
- A. They were still lost in their new acquired happiness when suddenly, once again, they heard a knock.
- B. They were still lost in their newly acquired happiness when sudden, once again, they heard a knock.
- C. They were still lost in their newly acquired happy when suddenly, once again, they heard a knock.
- D. They were still lost in their newly acquired happiness when suddenly, once again. they heard a knock
Explanation
Option D maintains the appropriate phrasing, ensuring that "newly acquired happiness" describes the state accurately, and correctly positions "suddenly" and "once again" to convey the unexpected nature of the knock.
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