Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
The dancers swayed dainty on the stage last night.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e swayed dainty.
- The error lies in the phrase "swayed dainty."
- The word "dainty" is an adjective used to describe something delicate or small and pretty. However, in this context, it is incorrectly used as an adverb to modify the verb "swayed."
- The correct adverb form would be "daintily," which describes how the dancers swayed on the stage.
- Therefore, the correct phrase should be "swayed daintily."