Correct option is B
Option (b) contains an error.
Explanation: “Worked hardly” is incorrect. The correct phrase is
“worked hard.”
“Hardly” means
barely or scarcely, which changes the meaning.
Grammatical Rule Used:
Use
“hard” as an adverb to mean putting in great effort.
Example: She worked hard to achieve her goals.
Information Booster:
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Hardly (adv.) = scarcely, almost not.
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Hard (adv.) = with a lot of effort.