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How is the word "laden" used incorrectly in the following sentence?

The man behind the counter would always laden the balloon with helium.

A. Ladened is incorrectly spelled

B. The connotation of the word laden is heavy, and filling a balloon with helium would make it light

C. The man behind the counter was ladening the balloon with helium so it's the right word in context

D. The denotation of the word laden is to fill so it's the right word in the right place​

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Answer:

B. (?)

Step-by-step explanation:

The word Laden means, "Heavily loaded or weighed down." An example would be 'a tree laden with apples' . I think B makes the most sense with this information. Sorry if this is wrong! Have a great day/night! <)

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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

heavily loaded or weighed down.

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