The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with an adverbial usage error.
frequent, / Clara fled / from the / angry dog.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. frequent
Error concept: Adverbial usage error
What is wrong: The word frequent is an adjective, not an adverb, and it is incorrectly used to modify the verb "fled."
Grammatical concept: Adverbs are used to modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, not nouns or in isolation.
Incorrectness of the concept in context: "Frequent" cannot describe how Clara fled; it does not indicate the manner of action.
How to correct: Use the adverb frequently if indicating repetition, or rephrase the sentence to remove the incorrect word.
Correct phrase/ correction: Clara fled frequently from the angry dog (if intended to show repeated action) or remove "frequent."
Final sentence: Clara fled from the angry dog.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.