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Correct answer: C. He experienced a curious longing to see some more of the strange and mighty desert before leaving the country, perhaps for good.
- A. He experienced a curiously longing to see some more of the strange and mighty desert before leaving the country, perhaps for good.
- B. He experienced a curious longing to see some more of the strangely and mighty desert before leaving the country, perhaps for good.
- C. He experienced a curious longing to see some more of the strange and mighty desert before leaving the country, perhaps for good.
- D. He experienced a curious longing to see some more of the strange and mighty desert before leaving the country, perhaps for well.desert before leaving the country, perhaps for well.
Explanation
This sentence is correct because it maintains proper structure: "He experienced a curious longing" introduces the feeling, while "to see some more of the strange and mighty desert before leaving the country" explains the reason for the longing. The phrase "perhaps for good" is correctly placed at the end, emphasizing the possibility of never returning.
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