In the following, four alternatives are given,choose the best.
Correct answer: C. The hungry cat was staring greedily at the mouse.
- A. The hungry cat was staring at the mouse greedily.
- B. The hungry cat greedily stared the mouse.
- C. The hungry cat was staring greedily at the mouse.
- D. The hungry cat stared at the greedy mouse.
Explanation
Option C is the correct choice because it uses the adverb "greedily" appropriately to modify the verb "was staring." The adverb is placed in a suitable position to convey the manner in which the cat was staring at the mouse.
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