Adverb Position in Relative Clause
CMAT 2021 · Language Comprehension · Medium · Language Comprehension
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise and meets the requirements of standard written English. Jessica Mitford wrote The American Way of Death, a best-selling book <u>that led eventually</u> to an official investigation of the funeral industry.
- A.
that led eventually
- B.
that had led eventually
- C.
that eventually led
- D.
which eventually led
C
Explanation
Place the adverb 'eventually' immediately before the verb 'led' for better flow and clarity, and use 'that' for a restrictive relative clause essential to sentence meaning.
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