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. a verb

B. an adverb

C. an adjective

D. a noun

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

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

This question belongs to: English Adverbs

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The news was _______ shocking.

A. more absolute

B. absolute

C. absoluteness

D. absolutely

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Shocking' is an adjective; use the adverb 'absolutely' to intensify it.

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Question #2

She accepted the offer _______.

A. glad

B. gladness

C. more glad

D. gladly

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Verb 'accepted' needs adverb.

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Question #3

What is the superlative form of the adverb 'late' (as in time)?

A. latter

B. lately

C. latest

D. last

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Late' -> 'Later' -> 'Latest'. 'Last' is the superlative of 'late' in order/sequence.

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