Identify the type of adverbial in: 'He was punished for being late.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Identify the type of adverbial in: 'He was punished for being late.'

A. Adverb of Place

B. Adverb of Manner

C. Adverb of Time

D. Adverb of Reason/Cause

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The phrase 'for being late' tells us the reason why he was punished, hence an Adverb of Reason.

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Choose the correct form: 'We _____ ever go out these days.'

A. hard

B. hardly

C. hardest

D. harder

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Correct Answer: Option B

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B. nightly

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