In which sentence does the word 'early' function as an adverb?

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A We caught an early morning flight to Delhi.
B The early bird catches the worm.
C He arrived early to secure a seat in the front row.
D The project is still in its early stages.

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Answer: C. He arrived early to secure a seat in the front row.

Answer: (C) He arrived early to secure a seat in the front row.
Explanation: In option C, "early" modifies the action verb "arrived," answering when the action took place, which makes it an adverb. In all other choices, "early" modifies nouns (flight, bird, stages), serving as an adjective.

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