Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/13/2021 - 03:11
Question:
O:8:"stdClass":2:{s:8:"question";s:96:"The sales results of this new product contrast ______ with the marketing expense we spent on it.";s:7:"choices";a:4:{i:0;s:5:"sharp";i:1;s:7:"sharply";i:2;s:7:"sharpen";i:3;s:7:"sharper";}}
Answer:
b
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answer explanation:
<p>The correct answer is <b>(B) sharply</b>.</p>
<p>In this sentence, we need an adverb to modify the verb "contrast." The adverb should describe how the sales results contrast with the marketing expense. Adverbs typically end in -ly. Option (B) "sharply" is an adverb that means in a sharp or distinct manner, which accurately describes the desired contrast. The other options are not adverbs and do not fit the sentence grammatically or semantically.</p>