Which is the correct sentence ?
Correct answer: A. Upon hearing her cry for help, he instantly rushed to her aid
- A. Upon hearing her cry for help, he instantly rushed to her aid
- B. Upon hearing her cry for help, he rushed instantly to her aid
- C. Upon hearing her cry for help, instantly he rushed to her aid
- D. Instantly upon hearing her cry for help, he rushed to her aid
Explanation
This sentence correctly places the adverb "instantly" after the subject "he" and before the verb "rushed".
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