<span>The correct answer is "better than he did last year'. This is an adverbial clause that modifies the verb plays. It shows the manner in which he plays and the manner is "better than he did last year'. The trombone is an object and Gary is the subject, leaving this to be the adverbial clause of manner.</span>
Answer: I would say “In the deepening twilight three figures were walking across the lawn toward the window.”
Explanation: It is suspenseful because the main character thinks they are ghosts, however, it is humerus in that this is merely a prank.
(Love this story BTW)
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