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 incorrect because "quiet" is an adjective and needs to be replaced with the adverb "quietly" to modify the verb "crept." The correct sentence should be: The cat, with its soft paws and silent steps, crept quietly through the moonlit garden. Step 1: Conclusion.
The underlined word that needs to be changed is in option (B) "crept quiet," which should be "crept quietly."