In the sentence 'Barking dogs seldom bite', 'seldom' modifies: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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In the sentence 'Barking dogs seldom bite', 'seldom' modifies:

A. Barking

B. the whole sentence

C. bite

D. dogs

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Seldom' is an adverb of frequency modifying the verb 'bite'.

This question belongs to: English Adverbs

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I _______ agree with your point.

A. wholely

B. wholly

C. whole

D. more whole

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Agree' – verb; use adverb 'wholly'.

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In the sentence 'He worked so hard that he fell ill', the adverb 'so' modifies:

A. hard

B. worked

C. He

D. fell

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'So' is an adverb of degree modifying another adverb ('hard').

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She is _______ a caring person.

A. such

B. much

C. so

D. very

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