Question

In the given question, the sentence has four underlined words or phrases. Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order to make the sentence correct. Mark E for no error. The cat, with its soft paws and silent steps, \underline{crept quiet through the moonlit garden, its eyes fixed on a tiny mouse \underline{scurrying across} the dewy grass.}

• A. with its soft
• B. crept quiet
• C. its eyes fixed
• D. scurrying across
• E. No error

Hint:

When modifying a verb, ensure that an adverb (not an adjective) is used to describe the action.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The phrase "crept quiet" is grammatically incorrect. The adjective "quiet" must be replaced with the adverb "quietly" to correctly modify the verb "crept." The corrected sentence is: The cat, with its soft paws and silent steps, crept quietly through the moonlit garden. Step 1: Conclusion.
The incorrect phrase, needing correction, is in option (B): "crept quiet." The correct version is "crept quietly."