Identify the sentence with the INCORRECT usage of adverb.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Merry was aware of the implications more than her colleagues slightly.
Error concept: Incorrect placement of adverb
What is wrong: The adverb slightly is misplaced and creates confusion in the sentence.
Grammatical concept: Adverbs should be placed near the word they modify to clearly indicate the extent or manner of the action.
Incorrectness of the concept in context: Placing slightly at the end makes it unclear whether it modifies aware or colleagues.
How to correct: Reposition the adverb appropriately or rephrase the sentence.
Correct phrase/ correction: Merry was slightly more aware of the implications than her colleagues.
Final sentence: Merry was slightly more aware of the implications than her colleagues.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.