Question 35

The student sang well, but she danced badly.

The student sang well, but she danced badly, indicating that her dancing performance did not match the quality of her singing. "Badly" is the appropriate adverb to describe how she danced in a manner that contrasts with her singing ability.

A) Badly

This option is correct as it is the appropriate adverb that describes the manner in which the student danced. It conveys that her dancing was not good, which aligns perfectly with the context of the sentence.

B) Badly

This option is also correct for the same reason as Option A. It serves as the needed adverb to illustrate that her dancing was not up to standard, reinforcing the idea that there was a disparity between her singing and dancing abilities.

C) Poorly

While "poorly" can also function as an adverb to describe the manner of her dancing, it does not fit as seamlessly into the context of this specific sentence. The sentence structure suggests a stronger emphasis on the degree of quality being referenced with "badly," making it less appropriate than the selected options.

D) Poorer

"Poorer" is an incorrect choice as it is a comparative adjective, not an adverb. In this context, the sentence requires an adverb to describe how she danced, making "poorer" unsuitable.

Conclusion

The correct answer is "badly," as it effectively describes the student’s dancing in a way that contrasts with her good singing. Both Options A and B are correct, but they represent the same adverb. Options C and D fail to meet the grammatical requirements or contextual fit of the sentence, thus confirming the superiority of "badly" as the most appropriate choice.