In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative in case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates ''No Improvement.'' He that liveth wickedly can die hardly honestly. A. die hard honestly B. hardly die honestly C. die hardly honest

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative in case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates ''No Improvement.'' He that liveth wickedly can die hardly honestly. A. die hard honestly B. hardly die honestly C. die hardly honest Correct Answer Only B 

An adverb a word or phrase that modifies the meaning of an adjective, verb, or other adverb, expressing manner, place, time, or degree. Hardly is an adverb and it must be written before the verb 'die.' Important thing to note is that adverbs can be placed in the beginning, middle or at the end. Also ''after or before a verb.'' Generally adverbs are placed after a verb when it tells ''manner, place and time.'' Here 'honestly' is a manner. So it is correct to use it after die. But hardly isn't  Hardly is supposed to modify the verb 'die.' So it must be placed before 'die.' It is incorrect So option 2 is correct.