SPOT THE ERRORHe told me that he was treated very friendly.
Correct answer: D. ''very friendly''
- A. "He told"
- B. ''that''
- C. ''treated''
- D. ''very friendly''
Explanation
"very friendly," is an adverbial phrase modifying the verb "treated." However, for proper adverb usage, it should be "very friendly" or "in a very friendly manner.
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