Test incompl/elem-108, User's Answer 4

[English Learner]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #108 "Postcard: Writer", question 4

It is ......... however that you have understood it perfectly.

(a) clearing
(b) clear
(c) clearly

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #108 "Postcard: Writer", answer 4

It is clear however that you have understood it perfectly.

Correct answer: (b) clear

Your answer was: incorrect
It is clearly however that you have understood it perfectly.
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why ''clear'' is correct
''clearly'' incorrect

[Mister Micawber]

It is a predicate adjective, following the copula ('be') verb.
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