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Basic Writing Skills Unit 3 Post Test
Which sentence does NOT contain the correct use of the -ly modifier?
O A.
Ов.
The otherwise straight road turns sharp near the railroad tracks.
Drivers who drive too swiftly usually go off the road.
O C.
The police only patrol the area randomly.



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Final answer:

The sentence C. The police only patrol the area randomly does not use the -ly modifier correctly.


Explanation:

The sentence that does NOT contain the correct use of the -ly modifier is:
C. The police only patrol the area randomly.

In this sentence, the word only is not an adverb describing how the police patrol but rather is used to emphasize the limited aspect of their patrolling, making it incorrect in this context.


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