Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: postponed indefinite
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
The sentence tests adjective vs. adverb form. After a passive verb phrase ‘‘had to be postponed,’’ we need an adverb to modify the manner or extent of postponement: ‘‘indefinitely,’’ not ‘‘indefinite.’’
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Adjectives modify nouns; adverbs modify verbs. Here the verb ‘‘postponed’’ needs an adverb of manner/time: ‘‘indefinitely.’’
Step-by-Step Solution:
Change word class: ‘‘indefinite’’ → ‘‘indefinitely.’’Keep the rest of the clause intact.Correct version: ‘‘… had to be postponed indefinitely …’’
Verification / Alternative check:
Substitute another adverb: ‘‘postponed temporarily/permanently’’—both are adverbs following the passive verb.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
A, B, and D are grammatically fine; the clear form error is in C.
Common Pitfalls:
Forgetting to convert adjectives to ‘‘-ly’’ adverbs after verbs; overusing ‘‘due to’’—‘‘because of’’ is often smoother, but not incorrect here.
Final Answer:
postponed indefinite
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