In the following question, the sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.\n\nThe beans are _____________ turned to avoid burning.

Introduction / Context:
This question tests your understanding of parts of speech, especially the difference between adjectives, nouns, adverbs, and incorrect forms. The sentence is “The beans are _____________ turned to avoid burning.” Here, the blank must be filled with a word that correctly describes how the beans are turned, indicating manner or frequency.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Sentence: The beans are _____________ turned to avoid burning.
• Options: constant, constants, constantly, constantedly.
• The verb phrase is “are turned,” and the blank comes before “turned.”
• The intended meaning is that the beans are turned again and again so that they do not burn.

Concept / Approach:
In English, adverbs often describe how, when, or how often an action is performed. In the pattern “are + adverb + past participle,” the adverb modifies the verb phrase. The word that correctly expresses the idea of repeated or continuous action is “constantly,” which is the adverb form of “constant.” Other options are either nouns, adjectives, or incorrect word formations.

Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1: Identify the function of the blank: it must modify “are turned,” so an adverb is needed.Step 2: Classify the options: “constant” (adjective), “constants” (plural noun), “constantly” (adverb), “constantedly” (incorrect non-standard form).Step 3: Recall that “constantly” means “continuously” or “very frequently,” which fits the meaning of turning beans to avoid burning.Step 4: Substitute “constantly” into the sentence: “The beans are constantly turned to avoid burning.” This sounds natural and correct.Step 5: Conclude that “constantly” is the right answer.

Verification / Alternative check:
Check other options in the sentence: “The beans are constant turned” (incorrect, adjective cannot function here); “The beans are constants turned” (incorrect, plural noun cannot modify the verb in this way); “The beans are constantedly turned” (incorrect, the word itself is not standard English). Only “constantly” works both grammatically and semantically.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Option A: “constant” is an adjective, used before nouns (for example, “constant turning”), not before a past participle in this structure.

Option B: “constants” is a noun used in mathematics or scientific contexts and is not suitable here.

Option D: “constantedly” is not a correct English word; it is a misspelling or incorrect formation.

Option E: “repeatedly” is a reasonable adverb but is not one of the original four choices in the question and thus cannot be the official correct answer in this multiple choice set.

Common Pitfalls:
Many learners confuse adjectives and adverbs because they often look similar, especially when they end in “-ly.” Another problem is not checking whether a word is actually a standard English word or just looks similar. A strong strategy is to learn common adverb forms and remember that they generally modify verbs, verb phrases, or whole clauses.

Final Answer:
constantly