Read the example sentence and study the chart of suffixes. When I failed my math exam, my brother hugged me compassionately to help ease my sadness. SuffixDefinition-shipposition held-tionact or proceedings-atecharacterized by-lyin a manner-ionstate of being
Answer
A
in a position to help those suffering
B
the act of being in pain or suffering
C
person who suffers constantly
D
in a way that shows sympathy with suffering
Explanation
The suffix -ly means “in a manner,” so compassionately means “in a compassionate manner.” Compassion means sympathy for someone who is suffering, making the best choice “in a way that shows sympathy with suffering.”
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