In 'I am dead sure', the word 'dead' is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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In 'I am dead sure', the word 'dead' is:

A. an adverb

B. a noun

C. a verb

D. an adjective

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Dead' is an adverb meaning 'absolutely' or 'completely', modifying the adjective 'sure'.

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Question #1

Choose the correct adverb to complete: 'He was _____ moved by the gesture.'

A. deeply

B. deep

C. deeper

D. deepest

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
An adverb ('deeply') is required to modify the verb/adjective 'moved'. 'Deep' can be an adverb of place, but 'deeply' is for emotions.

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Question #2

Identify the relative adverb in: 'This is the house where I was born.'

A. This

B. house

C. born

D. where

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Where' connects the relative clause to its antecedent 'house', functioning as a Relative Adverb.

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Question #3

The adverb 'perchance' means:

A. obviously

B. perhaps

C. certainly

D. frequently

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Perchance' is an archaic adverb meaning 'perhaps' or 'possibly'.

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