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Read the following sentence:

Ellen scored a perfect 100 on the math test because she diligently studied while her friends played video games.


What does the word diligently mean?

Persistently
Angrily
Happily
Regretfully

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It means persistently. As in continually or regularly.
User Gufran
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Persistently

Diligently mean with persistent and conscientious effort or attention
Hope this helps :)
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