The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with an adverbial usage error.
Nicholas and / his team / violently worked / on the project.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. violently worked.
Error concept: Error in adverb usage.
What is wrong: The adverb 'violently' means with force or aggression, which is illogical when describing the action 'worked'.
Grammatical concept: Adverbs must logically match the verb they modify. For describing effort or dedication, adverbs like 'diligently', 'hard', or 'carefully' are appropriate.
Incorrectness of the concept in context: Using 'violently' makes the sentence awkward and illogical because work is not typically done violently.
How to correct: Replace 'violently' with a suitable adverb like 'diligently' or 'hard'.
Correction: diligently worked
Final sentence: Nicholas and his team diligently worked on the project.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.