Find the sentence with a misplaced adverb: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the sentence with a misplaced adverb:
A. We only have one book.
B. We have only one book.
C. Only we have one book.
D. We have one only book.
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
While all options can be correct in specific contexts, 'We have one only book' is archaic/inverted. But among these, 'We have one only book' is the most unidiomatic and awkward placement. (Note: 'We have only one book' is standard).

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Practice More Adverbs Questions

Question #1
I can _______ see the board from here.
A. much
B. hard
C. very
D. hardly

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Hardly' means 'almost not', which makes sense with 'see the board'. 'Hard' would not fit here.

This question belongs to: English Adverbs
Question #2
Choose the correct comparative form of the adverb 'little':
A. more little
B. littler
C. less
D. least

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The adverb 'little' has irregular comparative and superlative forms: 'less' and 'least'.

This question belongs to: English Adverbs
Question #3
He is _______ the most successful businessman.
A. by far
B. so
C. very
D. too

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'By far' is used to emphasize superlatives ('the most successful').

This question belongs to: English Adverbs