In the phrase 'the day before', the word 'before' is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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In the phrase 'the day before', the word 'before' is:

A. an adjective

B. a preposition

C. an adverb

D. a conjunction

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Here, 'before' modifies the noun phrase 'the day' by indicating time, functioning as an adverb.

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Identify the error: 'The child played happy in the garden.'

A. child

B. played

C. in the garden

D. happy

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
An adverb ('happily') is required to modify the action verb 'played', not an adjective ('happy').

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Find the sentence with an incorrect adverb:

A. I haven't seen him lately.

B. He is very much right.

C. She is much better.

D. He left shortly after.

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Very much' is incorrect before an ungraded adjective like 'right' in this context. 'He is absolutely right' or 'He is right' is standard.

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Identify the type of adverb in the sentence: 'He therefore decided to resign.'

A. Conjunctive Adverb

B. Adverb of Time

C. Adverb of Frequency

D. Adverb of Manner

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Therefore' is a conjunctive adverb; it connects the idea in this sentence to the previous sentence and indicates a logical result.

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