Correct option is D
Option (d) contains an error.
Explanation: The adjective "good" should be replaced with the adverb "well" to correctly modify the verb "performed."
Correct sentence: My brother performed extremely well in the class test held yesterday.
Key Differences in Usage of adverb and adjectives:
| Aspect |
Adjective |
Adverb |
| What it modifies |
Nouns or pronouns |
Verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs |
| Questions answered |
What kind? How many? Which one? |
How? When? Where? To what extent? |
| Examples |
A tall building (describes "building") |
He runs quickly (describes "runs") |
1. Adjectives with Linking Verbs
2. Adjectives follow linking verbs (is, seem, become, etc.) to describe the subject:
· The flowers smell sweet. (Not "sweetly"; it describes the flowers.)
3. Adverb Describing an Adjective or Another Adverb
· She is incredibly talented. (Adverb "incredibly" modifies the adjective "talented.")
· He speaks very slowly. (Adverb "very" modifies another adverb "slowly.")
Common Mistakes
1. Using an adjective where an adverb is needed:
· Incorrect: She sings beautiful.
· Correct: She sings beautifully.
2. Using an adverb where an adjective is needed:
· Incorrect: The soup smells badly.
· Correct: The soup smells bad.
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