Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Correct answer: A. After Dave started saving money, he became financially independent.
- A. After Dave started saving money, he became financially independent.
- B. After Dave started saving money, he became finance independent.
- C. After Dave started saving money, he became financial independent.
- D. After Dave started saving money, he became fiscal independent.
Explanation
Option A uses the correct form of the adjective "financial" to modify the noun "independent." The word "financially" is the adverbial form of "financial" and describes how Dave became independent. This sentence accurately conveys the intended meaning.
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