Choose the correct comparative form: 'He arrived _____ than expected.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Choose the correct comparative form: 'He arrived _____ than expected.'

A. latest

B. later

C. lately

D. more lately

Answer: Option B

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'Later' is the comparative form of 'late' when referring to time. 'Lately' means 'recently'.

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Question #1

Which sentence contains an adverb of affirmation?

A. He is absolutely not right.

B. He is surely right.

C. He is perhaps right.

D. He is absolutely right.

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Surely' is an adverb expressing certainty or affirmation.

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Question #2

He is _______ wise that he solved the complex problem.

A. such

B. very

C. much

D. so

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'So + adjective + that'.

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Question #3

Identify the error: 'He walked slow in the rain.'

A. slow

B. walked

C. in the rain

D. He

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
An adverb ('slowly') is required to modify the verb 'walked'. 'Slow' is an adjective.

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