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The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with an adverbial usage error. Elizabeth brightly / accept
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The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with an adverbial usage error.
Elizabeth brightly / accepted the award / given by / the President.

A.

given by

B.

accepted the award

C.

the President

D.

Elizabeth brightly

Correct option is D

Option (d) contains an error.
Explanation: “Brightly” is an adverb of manner and is not suitable here. The verb "accepted" should be qualified by an adverb like “gratefully”, “cheerfully”, or “happily”, depending on emotion—not "brightly", which is typically visual or literal in meaning (e.g., "a brightly lit room").
Grammatical Rule Used:
Adverbs of manner must suit the verb's context in tone and meaning.
Example:
✔ She gratefully accepted the award.
✖ She brightly accepted the award.
�� Information Booster:
"Brightly" is better used with verbs like "shine", "glow", etc., and not emotional verbs like "accept".

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