In 'She stood near', the word 'near' is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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In 'She stood near', the word 'near' is:

A. a preposition

B. a noun

C. an adverb

D. an adjective

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Here, 'near' modifies the verb 'stood', indicating location without a following noun object. This makes it an Adverb of Place.

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Question #1

Choose the correct form: 'The situation is _____ critical.'

A. extreme

B. extremest

C. extremely

D. extremeness

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The adjective 'critical' needs an adverb to modify its degree. 'Extremely' is the correct adverb.

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Question #2

She is _______ a good teacher.

A. much

B. such

C. so

D. very

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Such' is used before a noun phrase (a good teacher).

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Question #3

The adverb 'lately' typically modifies verbs in which tense?

A. Present Perfect

B. Future Tense

C. Simple Present

D. Simple Past

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Lately' (meaning 'recently') is most commonly used with the Present Perfect tense (e.g., 'I haven't seen him lately').

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