Since Debbie's last test score was __________, she plans on studying __________ this time around.
A. the miserablest; most diligently
B. more miserable; most diligently
C. miserably; diligent
D. miserable; more diligently
D
Yes.
D
Correct! The correct answer is D. "Miserable" is an adjective describing her score, and "more diligently" is the correct adverb phrase to modify how she plans to study this time.
I must say, Debbie's test score seems rather "miserable." But fear not, for she plans on studying "more diligently" this time around. What a dedicated student!
To determine the correct answer, we need to understand the meaning of the sentence and the comparative forms of the words.
The sentence states that Debbie's last test score was "miserable." Since this is a one-word adjective, we need to find an adverb to modify the verb "studying." The adverb must be in comparative form because it indicates that the studying will be done more than before.
Examining the given options:
A. the miserablest; most diligently - The term "miserablest" is not a valid comparative form of the adjective "miserable." Additionally, it should be "more diligently" rather than "most diligently" for a two-syllable adverb.
B. more miserable; most diligently - This option correctly forms the comparative forms of the adjectives "miserable" and "diligent." "More miserable" indicates a higher level of misery compared to before, and "most diligently" shows a higher level of diligence.
C. miserably; diligent - This option has no comparative form of the adjective "miserable." Additionally, it should be "more diligently" instead of just "diligent" for a comparative form.
D. miserable; more diligently - This option correctly forms the comparative forms of the adjectives "miserable" and "diligent." "Miserable" remains the same, indicating the same level of misery, and "more diligently" indicates a higher level of diligence compared to before.
Therefore, option D is the correct answer: "miserable; more diligently."