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Grammar: Adverb
Choose the correct 'adverb' to complete the given sentence: The soldiers fought _______ to protect their country.
bravely
brave
braver
bravery
The correct answer is OPTION 1 - bravely
The main verb here is "fought" (action word).
We need an adverb to describe how the soldiers fought.
1. bravely
Bravely is an adverb.
It means in a brave manner, showing courage.
✅ This fits perfectly because it describes how the soldiers fought.
2. bravery
Bravery is a noun.
Example: Their bravery was praised by all.
You cannot use a noun to describe a verb like "fought" here.
3. brave
Brave is an adjective.
Example: He is a brave man.
An adjective cannot be used here to describe an action (fought).
4. braver
Braver is the comparative form of an adjective (more brave).
Example: He is braver than his brother.
Again, we need an adverb, not a comparative adjective.