The following sentence has been divided into four parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
They were A/ married happily B/ before she C/ quit her job. D/
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. B.
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In English, adjectives or adverbs that describe the state or quality of being are typically placed before the main verb or noun they modify.
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"Happily married" is the standard phrasing that communicates that the marriage is characterized by happiness.
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The phrase "married happily" is less common and sounds awkward because it disrupts the natural flow of the sentence.