SPORT THE ERRORThe happy girl cheerfully greeted her pretty friends and gratefully guests.
Correct answer: D. "gratefully"
- A. "happy"
- B. "cheerfully"
- C. "pretty"
- D. "gratefully"
Explanation
"gratefully" is kept in its place: It is an adverb modifying the verb "greeted" and is used correctly.
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