When the suffix - ly is added to an adjective such as discreet, the word

A. becomes an adverb.

B. becomes a verb.

C. becomes a noun.

D. remains an adjective.

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13 February, 09:40

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Ramiro Marquez · Answer 1

A. becomes an adverb as it becomes a word that describes a noun

i. e. "The mouse ran through the kitchen discreetly to get to the refrigerator."

When the suffix - ly is added to an adjective such as discreet, the wordA. becomes an adverb.B. becomes a verb.C. becomes a noun.D. remains an adjective.