Standard English ConventionsEasy–MediumAdverb modifying a verb
Standard English Conventions practice question
After the repair, the engine ran ____ for the rest of the journey.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. smoothlyCorrect
- B. smooth
- C. more smooth
- D. smoothest
Answer: A. smoothly
The word describes how the engine RAN — it modifies a verb — so an adverb is needed: 'smoothly'.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. smooth
- 'smooth' is an adjective; it can describe the engine but not how the engine ran.
- C. more smooth
- 'more smooth' is a comparative, and nothing is being compared.
- D. smoothest
- 'smoothest' is a superlative adjective; no comparison is being made, and an adverb is needed.
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