In 'He spoke so softly that I could not hear him', the adverb 'so' modifies: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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In 'He spoke so softly that I could not hear him', the adverb 'so' modifies:

A. spoke

B. softly

C. hear

D. He

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'So' is an adverb of degree modifying another adverb ('softly').

This question belongs to: English Adverbs

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Question #1

Choose the correct adverb to complete: 'He was _____ praised for his bravery.'

A. high

B. tall

C. much

D. highly

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Highly' is the adverb meaning 'very much' or 'to a great degree', used to modify verbs like 'praised'.

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Question #2

I could _______ understand his accent.

A. barren

B. bare

C. barely

D. bareness

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Barely' means 'almost not' – fits the context.

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Question #3

Choose the correct meaning of the adverb 'fortnightly':

A. every forty nights

B. every two months

C. every two days

D. every two weeks

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Fortnightly' means 'once every fortnight (two weeks)'.

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