Correct option is D
The correct substitution of the highlighted words is (d) slowly moved.
Explanation:
· “Moved” is a past tense verb.
· To describe the manner of movement, we use an adverb — here, “slowly.”
· “Slow” is an adjective and cannot be used to modify the verb “moved.”
Grammatical rule used:
Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
Example:
· Incorrect: She sings beautiful.
· Correct: She sings beautifully.
Information Booster:
Adjectives like “slow” describe nouns. To describe how something is done, use an adverb like “slowly.”