Select the option that rectifies the given sentence.
She runs very quick in marathons.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. She runs very quickly in marathons.
Error concept: Incorrect use of adjective instead of adverb.
What is wrong:
In the given sentence, 'quick' is an adjective, but it is modifying the verb 'runs.' Verbs should be modified by adverbs, not adjectives.
Grammatical concept:
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Adjective describes nouns.
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Adverb describes verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
Since 'runs' is a verb, we need an adverb ('quickly').
Incorrectness of the concept in context:
Using 'quick' after 'runs' is grammatically wrong because 'quick' describes a noun, not a verb.
How to correct:
Replace 'quick' with the adverb 'quickly.'
Correct phrase/ correction:
She runs very quickly in marathons.
Final sentence:
She runs very quickly in marathons.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.