Identify the error: 'The child played happy in the garden.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Identify the error: 'The child played happy in the garden.'

A. happy

B. child

C. played

D. in the garden

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

An adverb ('happily') is required to modify the action verb 'played', not an adjective ('happy').

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Select the option where 'still' is used as an adverb:

A. Still life painting is fascinating.

B. The night was very still.

C. The waters were still and calm.

D. He still hasn't arrived.

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
In option B, 'still' modifies the verb phrase 'hasn't arrived', indicating that the action continues up to the present, functioning as an adverb of time.

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Question #2

In the sentence 'They walked three miles', the phrase 'three miles' functions as:

A. Adverb of Time

B. Adverb of Manner

C. Adverb of Place

D. Adverbial Accusative/Adverbial Noun

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
A noun or noun phrase used to modify a verb directly, indicating extent, distance, or duration, is called an Adverbial Accusative or Adverbial Objective.

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Question #3

He is _______ the most courageous leader.

A. so

B. very

C. by far

D. too

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'By far' is used to emphasize superlatives.

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