Question

look at this dictionary entry.

alternately \al-ter-neyt-lee\\ adverb 1. occurring in a rotating sequence: dr. chang visits the animal shelters in fairfax and brookfield alternately during the week. 2. occurring in opposite positions: the leaves were arranged alternately along the morning glorys stem. — from latin (alternatus)

which sentence uses the word alternately correctly?

you may make monthly payments on your car; alternately, you may pay the full price up front.

the director staged the play alternately in english and spanish, switching languages each season.

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Explanation:

The dictionary defines "alternately" as occurring in a rotating sequence or opposite positions. The correct sentence uses it to mean rotating between English and Spanish each season, matching the first definition. The other sentence confuses "alternately" with "alternatively" (meaning as an alternative choice).

Answer:

The director staged the play alternately in English and Spanish, switching languages each season.